Full Time Restaurant Assistant Manager

Bethlehem, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $53,000.00 - $60,060.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Profit sharing

bonus

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job Description

Flynn Group is a leading franchise operator in the restaurant and fitness industries, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999. The company's journey began with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's restaurants and has since expanded over two decades to become the largest Applebee's franchisee globally, owning and operating over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states. Expanding beyond Applebee's, Flynn Group now manages a diversified portfolio of iconic brands, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This extensive growth reflects Flynn Group's commitment to excellence and leadership in the multi-brand franchise arena. The organization is driven by its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One, which emphasize customer-centric service, teamwork, and a winning spirit.

As an Applebee's Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience. This position is integral to maintaining Flynn Applebee's status as a premier brand by leading with enthusiasm, managing operational details effectively, and driving team performance. The Assistant Manager is responsible for delivering timely, friendly service aligned with company guidelines, fostering a positive workplace culture, and addressing guest feedback promptly to ensure satisfaction. You will handle scheduling, inventory management, quality control, and safety standards while supporting recruitment, training, and staff development initiatives. This role requires a strong leader who can multitask efficiently, problem-solve under pressure, and promote a clean, safe, and organized restaurant environment.

This full-time position offers a competitive wage ranging from $18.53 to $21 per hour (approximately $53,000 to $60,060 annually based on a 50-hour workweek), with potential bonuses depending on location. Benefits include profit sharing/bonus opportunities, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with matching contributions, paid vacation, and paid sick leave. Candidates must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends, and meet physical standards like standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds safely, and demonstrating manual dexterity. The role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement through Flynn's Management Development Program and continuous leadership skill growth. Flynn Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities to support an equitable application process.

Job Requirements

at least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
ability to work various shifts including weekends
ability to stand and exert mobility for up to 10 hours
ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
ability to read and write to facilitate communication
finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment

Job Qualifications

2-3 years restaurant management experience
Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus
strong leadership and communication skills
demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
knowledge of health and safety regulations
experience in scheduling and inventory management
ability to train and develop staff
proficient in store related technology
commitment to company core values

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 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 members 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