Assistant Manager

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Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began its journey in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee’s locations. Over the next two decades Flynn grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, becoming the world’s largest Applebee’s franchisee. The company now operates over 460 Applebee’s restaurants across 24 states. Flynn’s mission is to be the premier operator for brands such as Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Planet Fitness, guided by core values of caring for people, playing like champions, and winning as one.

As an Applebee's® Assistant Manager you will oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring guests and staff are passionate about their experience each day. Your role involves team leadership, problem solving under pressure, and fostering a positive environment while maintaining high standards.

• Ensure timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, meeting unit objectives.
• Cultivate a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee's core values and beliefs.
• Respond immediately to verbal guest complaints and correct them.
• Prioritize guest contact and complete required table visits according to Flynn Applebee's standards.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels.
• Prepare and present products meeting company standards with line checks.
• Schedule employees effectively to meet sales demands.
• Maintain safety and security programs.
• Promote and lead organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of the restaurant.
• Perform routine maintenance and report needed repairs to the General Manager/Area Director.
• Promote quality recruitment and referrals for potential team and management candidates.
• Promote Flynn | Applebee's training procedures for new managers.
• Maintain a trained staff through orientation, individual training sessions, employee meetings, and implementation of company policy.
• Participate in employee development using One-on-One and performance documentation, contributing to evaluations.
• Assess employee efficiency, provide fair feedback, and work with employees on development areas.
• Monitor acceptable employee performance and document situations that may lead to disciplinary action.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Control costs in the assigned department.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct bi-weekly and weekly food and liquor inventories at the AD/GM’s request and ensure completion.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily paperwork.
• Maintain sanitation standards that 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.
• Work in all positions and assist in team member roles as needed, including cooking, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
• Use the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills.

• 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 $19 to $23.50 per hour, approximately $54,340 to $67,200 annually based on a 50‑hour work week. Potential monthly bonuses may be offered depending on location. No fixed Final date to receive applications.

Competitive wages, profit sharing/bonus, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, paid sick leave. Managers with 6 months of continuous employment receive 5 days PTO until their first anniversary. Employees earn additional vacation time ranging from 40 to 200 hours per year based on tenure. Part‑time managers receive prorated PTO based on employment percentage.

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and exert mobility for up to 10 hours.
• Safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, and use small tools and equipment with finger and hand dexterity.

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Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, let us know.

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