Assistant Manager

Flynn Group – founded by Greg Flynn, originally acquired 8 Applebee’s in 1999, now the largest Applebee’s franchisee in the world with over 460 restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Group diversified portfolio includes Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be premier operator within each brand, guided by values:
Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, Win as One.

As an Applebee's® Assistant Manager, you will oversee all day‑to‑day operations, inspire guests and staff, solve problems, manage stress, and enjoy the experience.

• Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines.
• Cultivates a culture in accordance with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of core values.
• Responds promptly to and corrects all verbal guest complaints.
• Prioritizes guest contact through required table visits as per Flynn Applebee's standards.
• Maintains departmental inventory levels.
• Ensures product preparation and presentation meets company standards via line checks.
• Schedules employees to meet sales demands.
• Maintains effective safety and security programs.
• Promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Performs routine maintenance and reports repairs to General Manager or Area Director.
• Promotes quality recruitment and referrals for potential team members and managers.
• Promotes Flynn | Applebee's training procedures for new managers.
• Holds staff training sessions, orientation, meetings, and implements company policy.
• Uses One‑on‑One and performance documentation to develop employees.
• Assesses employee efficiency, provides feedback, and supports development.
• Monitors employee performance and documents disciplinary or corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Controls costs in assigned department.
• Complies with local, state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Drives bi‑weekly/weekly food and liquor inventories at AD/GM request.
• Prepares and submits accurate daily paperwork.
• Ensures sanitation standards meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee's standards.
• Provides a role model for managers and employees.
• Develops proficiency in store‑related technology.
• Willingness to work in all positions and assist as needed, including cooking, expo, seating, bartending.
• 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 plus.

Compensation: Applebee's® Assistant Managers: $20.98 to $27.27 per hour, approx. $60,000 to $78,000 annually based on a 50‑hour work week. Potential monthly bonus, where applicable by location.

Competitive wages, Profit Sharing/Bonus, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k with match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave.

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and move for up to 10 hours.
• Lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Read and write to facilitate communication; possess finger and hand dexterity for small tools and equipment.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Restaurants

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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/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!