Assistant Manager

Flynn Group • Windham, ME

3d • $54,340 - $67,200

About The Position

As an Applebee’s Assistant Manager, you will participate in all aspects of the restaurant’s day-to-day operations. You will help create a positive experience for guests and staff, lead the team, solve problems, and respond effectively to stressful situations. The role includes working in any restaurant position as needed, such as cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, or bartending. Assistant Managers use the Management Development Program to continue developing leadership skills and proficiencies.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Ability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to stand and maintain well-paced mobility for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Food certification.
• ServSafe Alcohol certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, friendly service according to company guidelines and unit objectives.
• Cultivate a restaurant culture aligned with Flynn Applebee’s core values and beliefs.
• Respond promptly to verbal guest complaints and ensure their resolution.
• Prioritize guest contact and complete required table visits.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels and control costs in the assigned department.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet company standards by performing line checks.
• Schedule employees effectively to meet sales demands.
• Maintain effective safety and security programs.
• Promote restaurant organization, cleanliness, and sanitation, meeting or exceeding Health Department and company standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and promptly report needed repairs to the General Manager or Area Director.
• Support recruitment and referrals of potential team members and managers.
• Promote training procedures for new managers and help maintain a trained staff through orientation, training sessions, meetings, and company training systems.
• Develop employees through one-on-one coaching and performance documentation, and contribute to written evaluations.
• Assess employee performance, provide regular feedback, and support employee development.
• Monitor employee performance and document situations that may require disciplinary or corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.
• Complete food and liquor inventories as requested by the Area Director or General Manager.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily paperwork.
• Serve as a role model for managers and employees.
• Develop proficiency with store-related technology.
• Work in all restaurant positions and assist in team member duties as needed.
• Use the Management Development Program to develop leadership skills and proficiencies.

Benefits

• Potential for monthly bonus, where applicable by location. Compensation is stated as $18.36–$25.50 per hour, approximately $54,340–$67,200 annually based on a 50-hour work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed