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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

Assistant Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Frankfort, Indiana, United States, 46041

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Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began acquiring Applebee’s in 1999 and grew to become the largest Applebee’s franchisee in the world with over 460 restaurants across 24 states.

Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group. The group operates restaurants in iconic world‑class brands such as Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness. Our mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands, guided by the core values: Care, Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.

Position Description As an Applebee's® Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of the day‑to‑day operations at the restaurant. You are responsible for ensuring guests and staff are passionate about their experience every day, leading the team, solving problems, handling stress, and driving excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines.

Cultivates a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee's core values.

Responds promptly to verbal guest complaints.

Prioritizes guest contact with completion of required table visits.

Maintains departmental inventory levels.

Ensures product preparation meets company standards through line checks.

Schedules employees to meet sales demands.

Manages safety and security programs.

Promotes restaurant cleanliness and sanitation.

Performs routine maintenance and reports needed repairs to GM/Area Director.

Fosters quality recruitment and referral of potential team members.

Trains new managers per Flynn | Applebee's procedures.

Maintains trained staff through orientation, training sessions, meetings, and policies.

Develops employees using One‑on‑One and performance documentation, contributing to written evaluations.

Assesses employee efficiency, provides regular feedback, and works on development areas.

Monitors employee performance and documents disciplinary situations.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

Controls costs in assigned department.

Complies with local, state, federal laws and guidelines.

Drives bi‑weekly/weekly food and liquor inventories.

Prepares and submits accurate daily paperwork.

Maintains sanitation standards that meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee's standards.

Provides a role model for managers and employees.

Develops self on all store‑related technology.

Willing and able to work in all positions and assist team member positions as needed.

Uses 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, also a plus.

Physical Standards

Work various shifts ranging in hours, including weekends.

Stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.

Safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds in weight.

Read and write to facilitate communication; must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation throughout the application process, please let us know.

For a copy of Flynn Group’s Workplace Privacy Notice,

https://flynn.com/privacy-policy/ .

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Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industries Restaurants

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