Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, embarked on its journey with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the years, Flynn Group has expanded its footprint significantly, becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee globally. This remarkable growth has been achieved through strategic acquisitions and building new stores, ultimately leading to an impressive portfolio of over 460 Applebee's locations spread across 24 states. Flynn Group's success is deeply rooted in its commitment to operational excellence, strong leadership, and a dedication to customer experience, setting a robust foundation for expansion into multiple brands and industries.

Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella, which has grown to be the largest franchise operator worldwide. Flynn Group's diversified portfolio includes iconic brands such as Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Their mission centers on becoming the premier operator within each of these brands by focusing on core values: Caring genuinely for people, playing like champions, and winning as one cohesive team.

The role of Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee's involves active participation in managing the day-to-day restaurant operations while fostering an engaging and passionate customer and employee experience. Assistant Managers function as team leaders who are adept at problem-solving and can maintain composure and motivation in high-pressure environments. The position promises a dynamic work atmosphere where hard work is balanced with enjoyment and team camaraderie.

This role is instrumental in ensuring the restaurant meets its service standards, maintains safety and cleanliness, manages inventory and costs, and supports staff development and training initiatives. Assistant Managers at Flynn Applebee's are expected to embody the company culture, addressing guest concerns promptly, leading by example, and participating directly in various restaurant duties such as cooking, bartending, or seating guests when necessary.

The compensation for this role ranges from $17.48 to $25 per hour, approximately $50,000 to $71,500 annually based on a 50-hour work week, with potential monthly bonuses depending on location. Competitive benefits include profit sharing, medical, dental, vision coverage, HSA opportunities, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, AD&D insurance, legal benefits, a 401k plan with matching, paid vacation and sick leave, and additional paid time off for managers after six months of continuous employment.

Physically, candidates must be able to work various shifts, including weekends; stand and move actively for up to ten hours; safely lift up to 50 pounds; and have the manual dexterity to use small tools and equipment. Flynn Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking leadership positions within a renowned and rapidly growing franchise organization dedicated to the highest standards of operational success and employee growth.