Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Overview

Join Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar as an Assistant Manager. Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator worldwide, seeks a leader who can inspire guests and staff, drive operations, and uphold our core values of Care, Play, and Win as One.

• Deliver friendly, timely service while meeting company guidelines and unit objectives.
• Cultivate a culture that reflects Flynn Applebee's core values and brand standards.
• Respond promptly to verbal guest complaints, ensuring a positive experience.
• Ensure guest contact is a priority by completing required table visits.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels and product preparation standards.
• Effectively schedule employees to meet sales and labor demands.
• Implement and uphold safety, security, cleanliness, and sanitation programs.
• Report necessary repairs and support General Manager/Area Director operations.
• Promote quality recruitment, referral, and training procedures for management and front‑line staff.
• Lead continuous employee development through one‑on‑one coaching, performance documentation, and written evaluations.
• Monitor performance, document disciplinary situations, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Control costs for assigned department and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Drive bi‑weekly and weekly food and liquor inventories as requested by the AD/GM.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily paperwork and maintain sanitation standards that meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee's standards.
• Model leadership and implement store‑related technology to support team success.
• Willingness to work in all positions, assisting with line, expo, seating, and bartending as needed.

• At least 2–3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus.

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
• Safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds.
• Read and write to facilitate communication; possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know.