Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, the largest Applebee’s franchisee in the world, is looking for an Applebee’s® Assistant Manager. Flynn Applebee’s is a premier brand within our portfolio of iconic restaurant brands.

As an Assistant Manager, you will lead day‑to‑day operations, provide excellent guest and team experience, and ensure compliance with company standards.

• Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established objectives.
• Cultivates a culture in accordance with Flynn Applebee’s core values.
• Responds to guest complaints promptly and restores satisfaction.
• Prioritizes guest contact and completes required table visits.
• Maintains departmental inventory levels.
• Ensures product preparation meets company standards by performing line checks.
• Schedules staff to meet sales demands.
• Maintains safety and security programs.
• Promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Performs routine maintenance and reports needed repairs to the GM/Area Director.
• Recruits and refers potential team and management candidates.
• Supports new manager training procedures.
• Provides training and orientation to staff, and conducts performance documentation and evaluations.
• Assesses employee performance, gives constructive feedback, and works on development areas.
• Documents situations that may lead to disciplinary action.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, practices and procedures.
• Controls cost in assigned department.
• Obeys local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Drives bi‑weekly/weekly food and liquor inventories and reports results.
• Prepares and submits accurate daily paperwork.
• Maintains sanitation standards that meet or exceed Health Department requirements.
• Acts as a role model for managers and employees.
• Proficient with all store‑related technology.
• Willing and able to work in all positions as needed.
• Uses the Management Development Program for continuous leadership growth.

• 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 move safely for up to ten (10) hours.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read and write for communication; dexterity for using small tools.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Restaurants

Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.