Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar

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Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began its journey with the acquisition of eight Applebee’s locations in 1999. Over the next two decades we expanded by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, becoming the world’s largest Applebee’s franchisee. Flynn Applebee’s is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which also operates other iconic brands such as Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness.

Our core values are Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.

As an Applebee’s Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of daily restaurant operations. You are responsible for ensuring guests and staff are passionate about their experience. You will serve as a team leader, an excellent problem solver, and will effectively handle stress and rise above challenges.

• Ensure timely, friendly service that meets company guidelines and achieves the unit’s objectives.
• Cultivate a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee’s core values.
• Respond immediately and correct all verbal guest complaints.
• Prioritize guest contact, completing required table visits as per Flynn Applebee’s standards.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels.
• Perform line checks to ensure product preparation and presentation meet company standards.
• Effectively schedule employees to meet sales demands.
• Maintain effective safety and security programs.
• Promote and lead restaurant organization, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Perform routine maintenance and report needed repairs to the General Manager/Area Director.
• Promote quality recruitment and referrals for potential team members and management candidates.
• Promote Flynn Applebee’s training procedures for new managers.
• Help maintain a trained staff through employment orientation, individual training sessions, employee meetings, and implementation of company policy and training systems.
• Participate in continuous employee development using One‑on‑One and performance documentation, and contribute to written evaluations.
• Assess employee efficiency, provide fair feedback, and work with employees on development areas.
• Monitor acceptable employee performance and document situations requiring or potentially leading to disciplinary or corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Control cost in the assigned department.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Drive bi‑weekly / weekly food and liquor inventories at the AD/GM’s request and complete them on time.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily paperwork.
• Ensure sanitation standards meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee’s standards.
• Serve as a role model for managers and employees.
• Develop proficiency in all store‑related technology.
• Be willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member role as needed (cooking line, expo, seating, bartending, etc.).
• Use 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.

Applebee’s Assistant Managers earn $20.98 to $27.27 per hour, approximately $60,000 to $78,000 annually based on a 50‑hour work week. Potential monthly bonuses may apply, depending on location.

Competitive wages, profit sharing/bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

• Work varied shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and move for up to ten hours.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, and possess finger/hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

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Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations or adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team.

• Mid‑Senior level

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