Assistant Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 24,080 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Profit sharing/bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading restaurant franchise in Oak Harbor is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations and enhance guest experiences. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, alongside previous restaurant management experience. The Assistant Manager will also ensure compliance with health and safety standards while actively engaging in employee development. Offering competitive wages of $17.48 to $25 per hour, this position includes bonuses, medical benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations ensuring guest and staff satisfaction.
• Deliver timely, friendly service and achieve unit objectives.
• Cultivate a culture aligned with company core values.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels and safety standards.

Job description

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began with the acquisition of 8 Applebee’s in 1999 and has grown into the largest Applebee’s franchisee in the world, operating over 460 restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Group also operates iconic brands such as Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Planet Fitness, striving to be the premier operator of each brand through the core values of Care, Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.

Position Overview

Applebee’s® Assistant Manager will lead daily operations, ensuring guests and staff are passionate about their experience. The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, stress management, and the ability to excel in a fast‑moving environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, friendly service and achieve unit objectives.
• Cultivate a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee’s core values.
• Respond immediately to verbal guest complaints.
• Prioritize guest contact and complete table visit requirements.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels.
• Prepare products that meet company standards through line checks.
• Effectively schedule employees to meet sales demands.
• Maintain safety and security programs.
• Promote cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and maintenance of the restaurant.
• Report necessary repairs to the General Manager/Area Director.
• Recruit and refer potential team members and management candidates.
• Promote Flynn | Applebee’s training procedures for new managers.
• Use employment orientation and training systems to maintain a trained staff.
• Participate in employee development through One‑On‑One and performance documentation.
• Asses employee efficiency and provide regular feedback.
• Monitor employee performance and document situations that require disciplinary action.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Control costs in the assigned department and comply with local, state, and federal laws.
• Drive bi‑weekly and weekly food and liquor inventories.
• Prepare accurate daily paperwork and assure sanitation standards meet health department requirements.
• Provide a role model for managers and employees and develop expertise on all store‑related technology.
• Must be willing to work in all positions and assist as needed, including cooking, expo, seating, bartending, and more.
• Use the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies.

Qualifications

• At least 2‑3 years restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Assistant Managers earn $17.48 to $25 per hour (approximately $50,000 to $71,500 annually based on a 50‑hour work week), with potential for monthly bonus where applicable by location. Benefits include competitive wages, profit sharing/bonus, medical/dental/vision, HSA, short/long‑term disability, life, hospital indemnity, critical illness, AD&D, legal, 401k with match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave. Managers with 6 months of continuous employment receive 5 days of PTO until their first anniversary. Employees earn additional vacation time ranging from 40 to 200 hours per year based on years worked. Part‑time managers receive a prorated PTO amount based on percentage of time employed compared to a full‑time manager. This position is also eligible for profit share bonuses.

Physical Standards

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours.
• Safely lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, and use small tools and equipment for communication.

Privacy Notice

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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 accommodations 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!