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Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Windham, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's ® Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of ... Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Brunswick, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of the ... Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of the ... Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Auburn, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's ® Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of ... Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's ® Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of ... Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Windham, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of the ... Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn ...

Panda Restaurant Group

Assistant Manager

Portland, ME

$24 - $27/hr

What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager: You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single ... While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors.

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What is a table assistant?

Table Assistants are support staff who help servers and waitstaff in restaurants or dining establishments. Their duties often include setting tables, refilling water glasses, clearing dishes, delivering food, and ensuring that the dining area is clean and well-organized. Table Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining efficient service and a positive dining experience for guests. They often work under the supervision of servers and may assist with other tasks as needed during busy periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a table assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Table Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in hospitality or customer service. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, reservation management tools, and food safety protocols is often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and a friendly demeanor help create a positive dining experience for guests. These skills ensure smooth table service, efficient operations, and high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

What are the most common challenges faced by table assistants during busy service periods, and how can they be managed?

Table Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple tables simultaneously, prioritizing tasks under pressure, and maintaining clear communication with servers and kitchen staff during peak hours. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to stay organized, remain attentive to guests' needs, and develop strong teamwork skills. Proactively clearing tables, promptly refilling water, and assisting with food delivery can ensure smooth service and enhance the dining experience for guests.

What is the difference between Table Assistant vs Waitstaff?

AspectTable AssistantWaitstaff
CredentialsMinimal; often no formal certificationMay require food service or hospitality certifications
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering events, banquet hallsRestaurants, cafes, bars
Job RoleAssists servers with setting tables, refilling drinks, clearing dishesServes food and beverages, takes orders, interacts directly with customers
Employer UsageCommon in hospitality industry for support rolesPrimary role in food service establishments

While both roles are part of the hospitality industry, a Table Assistant mainly supports servers by handling table setup and clearing, whereas a Waitstaff directly interacts with customers to take orders and serve food. The roles often overlap but differ in responsibilities and required certifications.

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Assistant Manager

Windham, ME • On-site

Applebee's
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Applebee'sexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure timely, friendly service according to company guidelines and achieve established objectives of the unit.

  • Respond to and correct all verbal guest complaints and ensure guest contact through required table visits.

  • Maintain departmental inventory, ensure product quality and presentation, and oversee safety, sanitation, and maintenance standards.

Applebee's rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 749 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators to become the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. This strong foundation is what allowed Flynn Group to expand into other brands, countries, and industries. We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states.
Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which has grown to be the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands. We will achieve this by focusing on our 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 getting guests and staff passionate about their experience every day at Applebee's®. You will need to be team leader, excellent problem solver, handle stress and rise above. You will work hard, but have an outstanding time doing it!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established objectives of the unit.
  • Cultivates a culture in accordance with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of our core values and beliefs.
  • Ensures the immediate response and correction of all verbal guest complaints to self and staff.
  • Ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn Applebee's standards.
  • Maintains departmental inventory levels.
  • Ensures product preparation and presentation uncompromisingly meeting company standards by performing line checks.
  • Effectively schedules employees to meet sales demands.
  • Maintains effective safety and security programs.
  • Promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Performs routine maintenance and immediately reports to the General Manager/Area Director of needed repairs.
  • Promotes quality recruitment and referrals of potential team member and management candidates.
  • Promotes Flynn | Applebee's training procedures for new managers.
  • Helps maintain a trained staff through effective use of employment orientation, individual training sessions, employee meetings and implementation of company policy and training systems.
  • Participates in the constant development of employees using One-on-One and performance documentation, and contributes to the completion of written evaluations.
  • Assesses the efficiency of employees, provides fair feedback on a regular basis, and continuously works with employees on their areas of development.
  • Monitors acceptable employee performance and documents situations that require or could lead to disciplinary or corrective action.
  • Assures compliance with company policies, practices and procedures.
  • Responsible for controlling cost in assigned department.
  • Compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
  • Drives bi-weekly / weekly food and liquor inventories at the AD/GM's request and is accountable for completion.
  • Responsible for preparing and submitting accurate daily paperwork.
  • Assures sanitation standards 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.
  • Must be willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member position as needed when in a restaurant. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
  • Uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies.

Education and Experience
  • At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
  • Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications also a plus

Physical Standards:
Must have the ability to:
  • 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.

Average annual earnings based off of a 50-hour week $65,000-$80,000
For a copy of Flynn Group's Workplace Privacy Notice, please visit
https://flynn.com/privacy-policy/
Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout 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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