Restaurant Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's locations. Over the past two decades, the company has experienced remarkable growth by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, evolving to become the largest Applebee's franchisee globally. This strong foundation has enabled Flynn Group to diversify and expand into other brands, countries, and industries. Today, Flynn Group operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states in the United States. As part of Flynn Group's diverse portfolio, Applebee's is one of seven premier brands, along with Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Flynn Group has grown to become the largest franchise operator in the world by maintaining a diversified portfolio of restaurants across multiple iconic and world-class brands spanning various segments.

Flynn Group's core mission is to be the premier operator within each of its branded restaurants, achieving this by adhering to their core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These values create a culture of excellence, integrity, and teamwork that empowers employees and enhances guest experiences.

The role of Applebee's Assistant Manager is critical to the restaurant's daily operations. Assistant Managers are involved in all aspects of running the restaurant, from managing guest and staff experiences to handling operational tasks that ensure the restaurant functions efficiently and profitably. The position requires a dedicated team leader who is an excellent problem solver, able to handle stress effectively, and committed to making every guest visit memorable. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding experience where hard work is balanced by a vibrant team atmosphere and the satisfaction of leading a successful restaurant operation.

Applebee's Assistant Managers earn between $18.53 and $21 per hour, translating to an approximate annual salary range of $53,000 to $60,060 based on a 50-hour workweek. The position may also include a potential monthly bonus depending on the location. The assistant manager salary package comes with competitive wages and several benefits such as profit sharing, bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, and sick leave.

Assistant Managers at Flynn Applebee's play a hands-on role in ensuring that service standards are met or exceeded, cultivating a team culture aligned with Flynn's core values, and responding effectively to guest concerns. They are responsible for scheduling, inventory control, safety and sanitation compliance, employee recruitment, training, performance management, and ensuring adherence to all company policies and legal regulations. By leading by example and using the Management Development Program, Assistant Managers continuously enhance their leadership skills and help foster a positive work environment.

Candidates for this role should expect to work varied shifts, including weekends, often standing or moving briskly for up to ten hours and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds safely. This assistant manager role is ideal for those passionate about the restaurant industry, who enjoy working with people, and who seek to grow their leadership capabilities within a globally recognized restaurant franchise organization.