Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $78,000.00
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, began its journey in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the course of more than two decades, the company has experienced remarkable growth through the establishment of new stores and the acquisition of other franchise operators. Today, Flynn Group is recognized as the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world, operating over 460 Applebee's locations across 24 states. This extensive expansion reflects the company’s strong foundation and its commitment to excellence in the hospitality and restaurant industry.
Flynn Group is not just limited to Applebee's; it is a diversified franchise operator with a portfolio that includes iconic and world-class brands such as Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. With this wide-reaching presence across various segments of the foodservice and fitness industries, Flynn Group has firmly established itself as the largest franchise operator worldwide. The organization’s mission is to be the premier operator within each of the brands it manages. To achieve this, Flynn Group emphasizes its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One, creating a cohesive and motivated workforce dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
The role of Applebee's Assistant Manager at Flynn Group is dynamic and integral to the seamless day-to-day operations of the restaurant. As an Assistant Manager, you will engage with all aspects of restaurant management, ensuring that both guests and staff are fully engaged and passionate about their experience at Applebee’s. This role requires strong leadership skills, including the ability to solve problems effectively, remain composed under pressure, and foster a positive team environment. The Assistant Manager plays a crucial part in driving sales, maintaining company standards, and promoting a culture that reflects the organization's core values.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $78,000 annually. You will have the opportunity to lead a team that delivers friendly and timely service consistently while ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing inventories, scheduling employees in alignment with business needs, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and actively participating in recruitment and training programs. The role is hands-on—you must be willing and able to work in various positions, including cooking, bartending, seating guests, and more, to support the team as needed.
Flynn Group also values professional growth and provides a structured Management Development Program aimed at continuous enhancement of leadership skills and operational proficiency. This supportive environment, combined with the chance to work within a respected and expanding franchise network, makes the Assistant Manager position an attractive opportunity for motivated individuals seeking a rewarding career in restaurant management. Flynn Group emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
Flynn Group is not just limited to Applebee's; it is a diversified franchise operator with a portfolio that includes iconic and world-class brands such as Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. With this wide-reaching presence across various segments of the foodservice and fitness industries, Flynn Group has firmly established itself as the largest franchise operator worldwide. The organization’s mission is to be the premier operator within each of the brands it manages. To achieve this, Flynn Group emphasizes its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One, creating a cohesive and motivated workforce dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
The role of Applebee's Assistant Manager at Flynn Group is dynamic and integral to the seamless day-to-day operations of the restaurant. As an Assistant Manager, you will engage with all aspects of restaurant management, ensuring that both guests and staff are fully engaged and passionate about their experience at Applebee’s. This role requires strong leadership skills, including the ability to solve problems effectively, remain composed under pressure, and foster a positive team environment. The Assistant Manager plays a crucial part in driving sales, maintaining company standards, and promoting a culture that reflects the organization's core values.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $78,000 annually. You will have the opportunity to lead a team that delivers friendly and timely service consistently while ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing inventories, scheduling employees in alignment with business needs, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and actively participating in recruitment and training programs. The role is hands-on—you must be willing and able to work in various positions, including cooking, bartending, seating guests, and more, to support the team as needed.
Flynn Group also values professional growth and provides a structured Management Development Program aimed at continuous enhancement of leadership skills and operational proficiency. This supportive environment, combined with the chance to work within a respected and expanding franchise network, makes the Assistant Manager position an attractive opportunity for motivated individuals seeking a rewarding career in restaurant management. Flynn Group emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of restaurant management experience
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work various shifts including weekends
- Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten hours
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to read and write for effective communication
- Finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
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
- Ability to handle stressful situations with composure
- Experience in employee training and development
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Ability to manage inventory and control costs
- Effective communication skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends
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/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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