Restaurant Assistant Manager — Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Flynn Applebee's; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Flynn Group, the leading franchise operator behind Applebee's, seeks an Assistant Manager to drive day-to-day restaurant operations and guest satisfaction. You will lead a team, ensure consistent service, manage inventory and staffing, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of restaurant management experience and relevant Serve Safe certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines.
• Maintains inventory levels and operates with cost controls.
• Effectively schedules employees to meet sales demands.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards.
• Drives bi-weekly/weekly inventories and completes daily paperwork.
• Assists in training and development of store staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Guest service

Problem solving

Operations

Education

Serve Safe Food Certification

Serve Safe Alcohol Certification

Tools

Inventory management

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

Flynn Group, the leading franchise operator behind Applebee's, seeks an Assistant Manager to drive day-to-day restaurant operations and guest satisfaction. You will lead a team, ensure consistent service, manage inventory and staffing, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3 years of restaurant management experience and relevant Serve Safe certifications.