Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, has grown to become the largest Applebee’s franchise operator in the world. With over 460 Applebee’s restaurants in 24 states, Flynn Group’s mission is to be the premier operator within each of its premier brand portfolio, including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Planet Fitness.

As an Applebee’s® Assistant Manager, you will lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring guests have an outstanding experience and staff remain passionate and productive.

• Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established objectives of the unit.
• Cultivates a culture in accordance with Flynn’s core values:
  Care, Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.
• Responds immediately to verbal guest complaints and corrects them with staff.
• Prioritizes guest contact with completion of required table visits established by Flynn standards.
• Maintains departmental inventory levels and product preparation standards by performing line checks.
• Effectively schedules employees to meet sales demands and controls departmental costs.
• Promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness, sanitation and safety programs.
• Participates in the development of employees using One-on-One and performance documentation.
• Monitors employee performance, documents situations requiring disciplinary action and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepares and submits accurate daily paperwork and drives bi-weekly/weekly food and liquor inventories.
• Maintains Health Department and Flynn standards for sanitation and safety.
• Provides a role model for managers and employees and develops self on all store related technology.
• Willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member position as needed.
• Uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies.

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

Applebee’s® Assistant Managers earn $18.53 to $21 per hour, which is approximately $53,000 to $60,060 annually based on a 50‑hour work week. Potential for monthly bonus, where applicable by location. Competitive wages, Profit Sharing/Bonus, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave.

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

No travel is required. The Assistant Manager will use standard restaurant POS, mobile phone and tablets. The assistant manager will use the management development program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies.

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. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ candidates and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.