Restaurant Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began its journey in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the past two decades, the company has experienced significant growth by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators. As a result, Flynn Group has become the largest Applebee's franchisee globally, operating over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states. This strong foundation has enabled Flynn Group to diversify and expand into other brands, countries, and industries. Today, Flynn Group proudly operates seven premier brands including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness, making it the largest franchise operator in the world. The company's mission focuses on becoming the premier operator within each of these brands, guided by core values such as caring genuinely for people, playing like champions, and winning as one team.

The Applebee's Assistant Manager role at Flynn Group is a vital position responsible for managing day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure an exceptional experience for both guests and staff. This position requires a passionate team leader who excels at problem-solving and can effectively handle stress while maintaining a positive work environment. Assistant Managers are charged with upholding the company's high standards for service, product quality, cleanliness, safety, and staff development. They play a critical role in fostering a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee's core values and the Premier Card standards.

In this role, you will be actively involved in managing the restaurant staff, promoting and maintaining outstanding guest service, conducting regular inventory checks, scheduling employees according to sales demands, and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations. The Assistant Manager also contributes to employee recruitment, training, performance assessments, and development, thus supporting the growth of a skilled and motivated team. You will be expected to be hands-on, willing to assist in various positions within the restaurant such as line cooking, bartending, and seating guests, ensuring smooth and efficient operations at all times.

The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.48 to $25, which translates to approximately $50,000 to $71,500 annually based on a 50-hour workweek. Additional compensation includes potential monthly bonuses depending on location, profit-sharing opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, legal coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Paid vacation and sick leave are also provided, with additional paid time off accrued based on length of employment. Part-time managers receive prorated benefits based on their hours worked.

Physical standards for the role require the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends, stand and move continuously for up to ten hours, and safely lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Good communication skills are needed to effectively read, write, and use small tools and equipment.

Flynn Group is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the application process for individuals with disabilities. Join Flynn Group and be part of a premier team dedicated to excellence in the restaurant industry with opportunities for growth and success.