Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
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 in 1999, began its journey with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the past two decades, the company has grown significantly by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, ultimately becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. This robust growth has built a strong foundation that has allowed Flynn Group to expand its footprint into other prominent brands, multiple countries, and various industries. Today, Flynn Group operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states in the U.S., and continues to be recognized as a leading name in the restaurant franchise industry.
Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella. Besides Applebee's, the group owns and operates a diversified portfolio of well-known, world-class brands across diverse market segments, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Flynn Group's overarching mission is to be the premier operator for each of these brands, striving for excellence by adhering to core values that emphasize genuine care for people, championing a winning attitude, and fostering unity and teamwork. This commitment to core principles positions Flynn Group as a dynamic and inclusive employer within the foodservice industry.
As an Applebee's Assistant Manager within the Flynn Group, you will play an integral role in all aspects of the restaurant's day-to-day operations. This position is full-time, offering an annual salary range of $55,000 to $75,000, designed for individuals motivated by hospitality excellence and leadership development. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring guests and staff alike have a passionate and positive experience every day at Applebee's. You will act as a team leader who excels in problem-solving, managing stress, and rising above challenges while promoting a fun, hardworking environment. Your duties will encompass overseeing timely, friendly service, maintaining high standards for food preparation and presentation, and ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies.
This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills and demands leadership qualities to cultivate a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of core values. You will be tasked with responding to and resolving guest complaints immediately, prioritizing guest contact, and maintaining departmental inventory levels to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, you will be involved in scheduling employees effectively based on sales demands and promoting recruitment efforts to build a strong team. Training new managers and continuously developing team members through coaching and performance evaluations will also be vital components of your responsibilities.
The Applebee's Assistant Manager will play an important role in upholding Flynn Applebee's standards for cleanliness, safety, and employee development. Utilizing a Management Development Program, you will continually grow your leadership skills and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant. Flexibility is essential as you will be expected to work in various positions as needed, such as cooking on the line, bartending, seating guests, or expediting orders. Flynn Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This opportunity is designed for motivated professionals who are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance their careers with a global leader in the franchise industry.
Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella. Besides Applebee's, the group owns and operates a diversified portfolio of well-known, world-class brands across diverse market segments, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Flynn Group's overarching mission is to be the premier operator for each of these brands, striving for excellence by adhering to core values that emphasize genuine care for people, championing a winning attitude, and fostering unity and teamwork. This commitment to core principles positions Flynn Group as a dynamic and inclusive employer within the foodservice industry.
As an Applebee's Assistant Manager within the Flynn Group, you will play an integral role in all aspects of the restaurant's day-to-day operations. This position is full-time, offering an annual salary range of $55,000 to $75,000, designed for individuals motivated by hospitality excellence and leadership development. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring guests and staff alike have a passionate and positive experience every day at Applebee's. You will act as a team leader who excels in problem-solving, managing stress, and rising above challenges while promoting a fun, hardworking environment. Your duties will encompass overseeing timely, friendly service, maintaining high standards for food preparation and presentation, and ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies.
This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills and demands leadership qualities to cultivate a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of core values. You will be tasked with responding to and resolving guest complaints immediately, prioritizing guest contact, and maintaining departmental inventory levels to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, you will be involved in scheduling employees effectively based on sales demands and promoting recruitment efforts to build a strong team. Training new managers and continuously developing team members through coaching and performance evaluations will also be vital components of your responsibilities.
The Applebee's Assistant Manager will play an important role in upholding Flynn Applebee's standards for cleanliness, safety, and employee development. Utilizing a Management Development Program, you will continually grow your leadership skills and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant. Flexibility is essential as you will be expected to work in various positions as needed, such as cooking on the line, bartending, seating guests, or expediting orders. Flynn Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This opportunity is designed for motivated professionals who are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance their careers with a global leader in the franchise industry.
Job Requirements
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications a plus
- Must have the ability to work various shifts, including weekends
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten hours
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Must possess reading and writing skills to facilitate communication
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
Job Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to handle guest complaints professionally and effectively
- Ability to train, develop, and motivate staff
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with restaurant scheduling and inventory management systems
- Commitment to upholding company policies and 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 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/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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