Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $64,000.00
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, embarked on its journey by acquiring 8 Applebee's restaurants. Over the past two decades, the company has grown significantly through the development of new stores and strategic acquisitions of other franchise operators, establishing itself as the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. Flynn Group's solid foundation and expansive growth have enabled it to broaden its reach beyond Applebee's, extending into other well-known brands and diverse industries. Today, Flynn Group owns and operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states in the US, making it a dominant force in the franchise restaurant industry.
Flynn Group is not limited to Applebee's alone; it manages a diversified portfolio of seven premier brands, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This varied portfolio reflects Flynn Group's commitment to excellence and its mission to be the premier operator within each of these brands. The company's core values—Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One—are fundamental to its operations and shape the way it conducts business. By fostering a supportive culture and prioritizing guest and employee satisfaction, Flynn Group maintains its leadership status in the competitive franchise industry.
The role of Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee's is a critical leadership position integral to the daily operations of the restaurant. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $64,000 per year and is based on-site at the restaurant location. As an Assistant Manager, the successful candidate will be deeply involved in all facets of restaurant management, from ensuring high-quality guest service and managing staff schedules to maintaining inventory levels and upholding cleanliness and sanitation standards. The role demands a team-oriented leader with strong problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage stress effectively.
Assistant Managers act as role models for both employees and managers, leading by example and driving the restaurant's culture in accordance with Flynn Applebee’s Premier Card of core values. They are responsible for creating an environment where guests have exceptional experiences and employees feel supported and valued. Essential duties include responding promptly to guest complaints, supervising food preparation and presentation, enforcing safety and security measures, and coordinating training and development programs for staff members. Assistant Managers also ensure compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
The position requires active participation in daily restaurant operations, including working across various positions such as cooking, bartending, and guest seating when necessary. The Assistant Manager uses the company's Management Development Program for continuous leadership growth and must be committed to ongoing learning and professional development. The physical demands of the role include standing for extended periods, safely lifting up to 50 pounds, and working various shifts, including weekends.
Flynn Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing reasonable accommodations during the application process and employment. Prospective employees are encouraged to apply and join a premier team dedicated to excellence in the franchise restaurant industry.
Flynn Group is not limited to Applebee's alone; it manages a diversified portfolio of seven premier brands, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This varied portfolio reflects Flynn Group's commitment to excellence and its mission to be the premier operator within each of these brands. The company's core values—Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One—are fundamental to its operations and shape the way it conducts business. By fostering a supportive culture and prioritizing guest and employee satisfaction, Flynn Group maintains its leadership status in the competitive franchise industry.
The role of Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee's is a critical leadership position integral to the daily operations of the restaurant. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $64,000 per year and is based on-site at the restaurant location. As an Assistant Manager, the successful candidate will be deeply involved in all facets of restaurant management, from ensuring high-quality guest service and managing staff schedules to maintaining inventory levels and upholding cleanliness and sanitation standards. The role demands a team-oriented leader with strong problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage stress effectively.
Assistant Managers act as role models for both employees and managers, leading by example and driving the restaurant's culture in accordance with Flynn Applebee’s Premier Card of core values. They are responsible for creating an environment where guests have exceptional experiences and employees feel supported and valued. Essential duties include responding promptly to guest complaints, supervising food preparation and presentation, enforcing safety and security measures, and coordinating training and development programs for staff members. Assistant Managers also ensure compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
The position requires active participation in daily restaurant operations, including working across various positions such as cooking, bartending, and guest seating when necessary. The Assistant Manager uses the company's Management Development Program for continuous leadership growth and must be committed to ongoing learning and professional development. The physical demands of the role include standing for extended periods, safely lifting up to 50 pounds, and working various shifts, including weekends.
Flynn Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing reasonable accommodations during the application process and employment. Prospective employees are encouraged to apply and join a premier team dedicated to excellence in the franchise restaurant industry.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- ability to work various shifts including weekends
- capacity to stand and exert mobility for up to 10 hours
- ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- possess finger and hand dexterity
- able to read and write for communication
- valid driver's license
- Serve Safe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred but not required
Job Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus
- strong leadership and team management skills
- excellent problem-solving abilities
- effective communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- knowledge of health and safety regulations
- experience with inventory management
- capability to train and develop staff
- commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
- proficiency with store-related technology
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
- 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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