Assistant Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure an excellent guest experience. Responsibilities include leadership, employee scheduling, and compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of management experience in a restaurant setting, with certifications in food and alcohol safety preferred. Compensation for this role ranges from $15.38 to $26.44 per hour, with potential bonuses available based on location and performance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of restaurant management experience required.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure positive day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly.
• Schedule employees effectively.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Drive employee development and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stress management

Guest service

Teamwork

Employee training

Education

Restaurant management experience (2-3 years)

Serve Safe Food certification

Serve Safe Alcohol certification

Job description

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Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began its journey in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee’s restaurants. Over the next two decades, the company expanded by building new locations and acquiring other franchise operators, becoming the largest Applebee’s franchisee worldwide. Flynn Group now operates over 460 Applebee’s restaurants across 24 states, while also managing a diverse portfolio of other iconic brands.

Position Overview

An Applebee's® Assistant Manager is responsible for all aspects of day‑to‑day restaurant operations, ensuring guests and staff enjoy a positive experience. The role requires strong leadership, problem‑solving, and the ability to manage stress while maintaining a fun, team‑focused environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established unit objectives.
• Cultivate a culture in accordance with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of our core values and beliefs.
• Respond promptly to verbal guest complaints and correct issues immediately.
• Prioritize guest contact with completion of required table visits established by Flynn Applebee's standards.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels.
• Ensure product preparation and presentation meet company standards, performing line checks.
• 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 of 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 constant development of employees using One‑on‑One and performance documentation, contributing to written evaluations.
• Assess employee efficiency, provide fair feedback regularly, and work with employees on development areas.
• Monitor acceptable employee performance and document situations requiring disciplinary or corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Control cost in assigned department.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Drive bi‑weekly or weekly food and liquor inventories as requested by the AD/GM, ensuring completion.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily paperwork.
• Ensure sanitation standards meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee's standards.
• Provide 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, including cooking, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
• Use the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies.

Education and Experience

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

Compensation and Benefits

Applebee's® Assistant Managers earn between $15.38 and $26.44 per hour, translating to approximately $44,850 to $68,500 annually based on a 50‑hour work week. Potential for a monthly bonus may apply, depending on location.

Physical Standards

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and maintain mobility for up to ten hours per shift.
• Safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc., up to 50 pounds.
• Read and write to facilitate communication; possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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