Restaurant Operations Lead — Guest Experience Champion

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flynn Applebee's is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, drive guest satisfaction, and lead a high-performing team. You will model excellence in service, food safety, and teamwork.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, cost controls, and compliance with health and brand standards, while coaching staff through training programs and development initiatives. Opportunity to grow within a premier restaurant group that values care for people, competitive

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications are a plus.
• Willing to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, friendly service according to company guidelines.
• Lead staff and manage restaurant operations with a strong team culture.
• Monitor inventory and control costs in the assigned department.
• Schedule employees to meet sales demands while ensuring safety.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards compliance.
• Participate in training and development of team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Stress management

Customer service

Education

Serve Safe Food Certification

Serve Safe Alcohol Certification

Job description

Flynn Applebee's is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, drive guest satisfaction, and lead a high-performing team. You will model excellence in service, food safety, and teamwork.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, cost controls, and compliance with health and brand standards, while coaching staff through training programs and development initiatives. Opportunity to grow within a premier restaurant group that values care for people, competitive