Assistant Manager

Arvada, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $54,340.00 - $67,200.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Competitive wages

Profit sharing/bonus

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, began its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's restaurants. Since then, the company has experienced remarkable growth through building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, evolving into the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. The Flynn Group foundation is a testament to its strong leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence in the restaurant industry. Today, the Flynn Group proudly owns and operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states. This extensive network positions the company as a dominant force in casual dining, providing exceptional food, service, and experiences to millions of customers annually. Flynn Applebee's is just one of the seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella, which also includes well-known names like Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This diverse portfolio underscores Flynn Group's expansive footprint across multiple restaurant and fitness sectors, further establishing its leadership as the largest franchise operator globally.

The Flynn Group’s core mission is to be the premier operator within every brand it represents, driven by foundational values that emphasize genuine care for people, a champion-like spirit in every endeavor, and a unified team approach to winning together. These values not only define the company culture but also set a clear path for operational success and employee satisfaction.

As an Applebee's Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of one of the company’s flagship restaurants. This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation ranging from $19 to $23.50 per hour, or approximately $54,340 to $67,200 annually, based on a 50-hour work week. The role comes with the potential for monthly bonuses depending on location, making it a rewarding opportunity for motivated individuals. Your responsibilities will be comprehensive and engaging, requiring you to lead by example, nurture a passionate team, and ensure every guest has a memorable dining experience. You will need strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle stress while maintaining a positive work environment.

Your daily activities will include managing service quality, cultivating the company culture based on Flynn Group's core values, addressing guest complaints promptly, and making personal guest contacts to enhance the dining experience. You'll be responsible for inventory management, scheduling staff efficiently, maintaining safety and cleanliness standards, promoting team training and development, and ensuring adherence to all company policies and regulatory requirements.

The role demands versatility, as you will sometimes assist in various restaurant positions such as cooking, seating guests, bartending, and more. You will also participate in ongoing leadership development through the Management Development Program. Flynn Group emphasizes continuous learning and growth, supporting you to advance your career while contributing to the success of your team and restaurant.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with at least 2-3 years of restaurant management experience, and certifications such as Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol are advantageous. The company offers a supportive, inclusive work environment that embraces diversity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Flynn Group is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member can thrive and excel alongside their colleagues.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
at least 2 to 3 years of restaurant management experience
willingness to work various shifts including weekends
ability to stand and move for up to ten hours
ability to lift up to 50 pounds
basic reading and writing skills to facilitate communication
finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment

Job Qualifications

At least 2 to 3 years restaurant management experience
Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus
strong leadership and team management skills
excellent problem-solving abilities
ability to handle stress and multitask in a fast-paced environment
effective communication and interpersonal skills
commitment to company core values
experience with inventory and cost control
knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
familiarity with employee training and development programs

Job Duties

Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established objectives of the unit
cultivates a culture in accordance with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of core values and beliefs
ensures the immediate response and correction of all verbal guest complaints to self and staff
ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn Applebee's standards
maintains departmental inventory levels
ensures product preparation and presentation uncompromisingly meeting company standards by performing line checks
effectively schedules employees to meet sales demands
maintains effective safety and security programs
promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation
performs routine maintenance and immediately reports to the General Manager/Area Director of needed repairs
promotes quality recruitment and referrals of potential team member and management candidates
promotes Flynn Applebee's training procedures for new managers
helps maintain a trained staff through effective use of employment orientation, individual training sessions, employee meetings and implementation of company policy and training systems
participates in the constant development of employees using One-on-One and performance documentation, and contributes to the completion of written evaluations
assesses the efficiency of employees, provides fair feedback on a regular basis, and continuously works with employees on their areas of development
monitors acceptable employee performance and documents situations that require or could lead to disciplinary or corrective action
assures compliance with company policies, practices and procedures
responsible for controlling cost in assigned department
compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines
drives bi-weekly / weekly food and liquor inventories at the AD/GM's request and is accountable for completion
responsible for preparing and submitting accurate daily paperwork
assures sanitation standards meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee's standards
provides a role model for managers and employees
develops self on all store related technology
must be willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member position as needed when in a restaurant, including cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending
uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies