
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $67,000.00 - $72,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
employee discount
flexible schedule
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid training
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, has established itself as a leader in the restaurant franchise industry since its inception in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's locations. Over more than two decades, Flynn Group has grown substantially by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators. This strategic growth has earned Flynn Group the distinction of being the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world, with over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states. Flynn Group does not limit its expertise to Applebee's but has expanded its operations to include several well-known brands such as Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Their aim is to be a premier operator within each brand they represent, a goal achieved through a strong commitment to core values: genuinely caring for people, playing like a champion, and winning as one unified team.
The role of an Applebee's Assistant Manager at Flynn Group is dynamic and central to the daily success of the restaurant. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range of $67,000 to $72,000 annually. The Assistant Manager is deeply involved in all facets of restaurant operations, ensuring a memorable guest experience and a motivated, high-performing team. The position requires leadership skills to inspire and guide restaurant staff, problem-solving capabilities to handle daily operational challenges smoothly, and the stamina to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Responsibilities include overseeing service quality to meet company guidelines, cultivating a positive workplace culture aligned with Flynn’s values, and directly addressing guest feedback and complaints. The assistant manager also plays a crucial role in inventory control, scheduling, safety and sanitation, staff recruitment, training, and development. Emphasis is placed on hands-on involvement, from assisting in team member roles such as cooking, bartending, or seating guests to embracing ongoing professional growth through management development programs. The ideal candidate will possess leadership maturity and communication skills to assess and develop the team regularly, while maintaining compliance with company policies and legal regulations. This position promises a challenging yet enjoyable work environment where passion and teamwork drive success.
The role of an Applebee's Assistant Manager at Flynn Group is dynamic and central to the daily success of the restaurant. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range of $67,000 to $72,000 annually. The Assistant Manager is deeply involved in all facets of restaurant operations, ensuring a memorable guest experience and a motivated, high-performing team. The position requires leadership skills to inspire and guide restaurant staff, problem-solving capabilities to handle daily operational challenges smoothly, and the stamina to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Responsibilities include overseeing service quality to meet company guidelines, cultivating a positive workplace culture aligned with Flynn’s values, and directly addressing guest feedback and complaints. The assistant manager also plays a crucial role in inventory control, scheduling, safety and sanitation, staff recruitment, training, and development. Emphasis is placed on hands-on involvement, from assisting in team member roles such as cooking, bartending, or seating guests to embracing ongoing professional growth through management development programs. The ideal candidate will possess leadership maturity and communication skills to assess and develop the team regularly, while maintaining compliance with company policies and legal regulations. This position promises a challenging yet enjoyable work environment where passion and teamwork drive success.
Job Requirements
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus
- Ability to work various shifts including weekends
- Ability to stand and be mobile for up to ten 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
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Experience with leadership and team development
- Knowledge of food safety and alcohol service certifications such as Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle stress and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of maintaining high customer service standards
- Ability to manage scheduling, inventory, and operational costs
- Familiarity with safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
- Commitment to Flynn Group's 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 our core values and beliefs
- Ensures the 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 or Area Director of needed repairs
- Promotes quality recruitment and referrals of potential team member 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. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
- Uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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