Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, is the largest Applebee’s franchisee worldwide with over 460 restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee’s is one of seven premier brands that operate under the Flynn Group umbrella.

As an Applebee’s® Assistant Manager, you will oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations, drive customer satisfaction and team engagement, and lead operational excellence.

• Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines.
• Cultivates a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee’s core values.
• Responds immediately to all verbal guest complaints.
• Initiates required table visits to maintain guest contact.
• Maintains departmental inventory levels.
• Ensures product preparation meets company standards by performing line checks.
• Schedules employees to meet sales demands.
• Maintains effective safety and security programs.
• Promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Reports needed repairs to General Manager/Area Director.
• Promotes recruitment of potential team members and management candidates.
• Encourages Flynn Applebee’s training procedures for new managers.
• Supports staff development through orientation, training sessions, meetings, and documentation.
• Uses One‑on‑One and performance documentation to develop employees.
• Provides fair feedback and works on employee development areas.
• Monitors performance and documents situations requiring disciplinary action.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, practices and procedures.
• Controls costs in assigned department.
• Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Drives bi‑weekly/weekly food and liquor inventories.
• Prepares and submits accurate daily paperwork.
• Maintains sanitation standards exceeding Health Department and Flynn standards.
• Serves as a role model for managers and employees.
• Develops proficiency in store‑related technology.
• Will be willing to work in all positions, including cooking, expo, seating, bartending, etc.
• Participates in the Management Development Program for continuous 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 for a 50‑hour work week. Potential monthly bonus may apply.

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

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and move well‑paced for up to ten hours.
• Safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds.
• Read and write to facilitate communication.
• Use finger and hand dexterity for small tools and equipment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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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 and adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.