Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, began its journey by acquiring eight Applebee's restaurants. Over more than two decades, Flynn Group has grown to become the largest Applebee's franchisee worldwide. This growth was driven by opening new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, allowing the organization to strengthen its foundation and expand beyond Applebee's. Today, Flynn Group operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states. As a diversified company, Flynn Group owns and manages various well-known brands across multiple industries, including restaurants and fitness centers. The company's portfolio includes iconic brands such as Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Flynn Group strives to be the premier operator in each of its brands by focusing on core company values: Care Genuinely for People, Play Like a Champion, and Win as One.

The Applebee's Assistant Manager role is a critical leadership position within the Flynn Applebee's brand, one of the seven premier brands under Flynn Group's umbrella. This role involves actively participating in all daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring optimal service, guest satisfaction, and efficient management of staff and resources. The Assistant Manager acts as a team leader, mentor, and problem solver who can handle stressful situations with confidence and professionalism. This position demands a high level of engagement and the ability to motivate both guests and employees to have a positive and memorable experience at Applebee's. Emphasis is placed on fostering a culture that aligns with Flynn Applebee's Premier Card values.

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing timely and friendly service delivery in accordance with company standards and achieving the restaurant's sales objectives. They ensure swift resolution of guest feedback and complaints, maintain departmental inventory levels, and uphold product quality and presentation through routine line checks. Effective scheduling of team members to meet operational needs and sales demands is a key function, alongside maintaining safety, security, and sanitation standards throughout the restaurant. The Assistant Manager is also instrumental in recruiting efforts, training initiatives, and employee development by providing regular feedback and performance evaluations. Compliance with all regulatory guidelines and company policies is mandatory, as is diligent management of costs in the assigned department.

This role requires versatility, as the Assistant Manager must be willing to operate in any restaurant position as needed, including cooking, bartending, seating guests, and expo duties. Continuous development of leadership skills through the Management Development Program is encouraged to promote career growth within the Flynn Group. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $18.18 to $25.71 per hour, approximately $51,994 to $73,530 annually based on a 50-hour workweek, with potential for monthly bonuses depending on location. Benefits include profit sharing, medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k with company match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave. The physical demands of the role include working various shifts, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and possessing necessary dexterity for equipment use.

In summary, the Applebee's Assistant Manager role at Flynn Group offers an exciting leadership opportunity within a globally recognized franchise network. It is ideal for individuals with restaurant management experience who are passionate about guest service, team development, and operational excellence. Flynn Group supports diversity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. This role is essential in helping Flynn Group maintain its status as the premier operator of Applebee's and other leading brands.