assistant manager

delivery driver

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general manager

Flynn Group

I’ve been a line cook here for 3 years and I can confidently say that if you’re good at your job, you will be taken advantage of and you will do all of the work, from the back of the house to the front to the managers responsibilities. The managers are lazy, unhelpful, don’t know what their responsibilities are and will give you attitude if you try to hold them accountable. I’ve been through multiple managers here and none of them know what they’re doing and none of them held their employees accountable. Lack of accountability led to all the lazy, bad work ethic employees to take advantage of this and skip cut work, leave early, and basically make you do their job or else stuff won’t get done and the hard working employees will be the ones punished. As a cook I can confidently say I only worked with one good cook and maybe two good coworkers entirely, everyone else took advantage of the power and drama hungry, lazy managers to basically throw all the work onto people that were good at their jobs and people that weren’t part of their childish, lunch table friend group. Drama filled restaurant from head to toe, management routinely covered up countless problems from the staff to the cleanliness, to the standards not being upheld whatsoever. I plead with anyone wanting to cook at new ulm Applebees to find somewhere else, this place will be a waste of your time, effort, and mental health.

It is very easy to be promoted to a manager, they will promote pretty much anyone as long as your friends with your managers. You have very little to no control over your schedule. Vacation time is based off hours worked, however it expires after a year. It is hard to schedule a vacation because they are always short managers. However, they refuse to hire externally. You can almost always find overtime as they are always understaffed with managers. Your supervisors have to have control over every decision you make, however when you actually need help they are no where to be found. There is no accountability for other managers. Some managers run around busting their butts while other managers do the bare minimum. Upper management sticks up for these poor performing managers time after time, which burns out and drives out the hard working managers who can do their job well. At the end of the day, Flynn truly only cares about brining the maximum amount of money to the bottom line. They will take any shortcuts to get there (including letting employees who were exposed to COVID work) 

If you have a lot of patience and can deal with a bunch of inconsistencies, then I would actually recommend working as a manager here. You will receive some what decent pay and don’t have to do much. You will be guaranteed your hours each week regardless of how much or little you do. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
They were my family. I would be with them now had I been able to get diagnosed in time to stay with them and get better help. I love them all so much and wish them well! Amazing company to work for!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The opening and closing. I think managers should only have to work open or close if that’s what they are available. And rotate days off like weekends and whatnot. I do understand having a knowledge of it and making sure to open or close once a month or so. But it can really mess up someone’s sleep schedule and cause a psychotic break. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They tried to make us happy with cute little “days” like drive thru day  with candy for customers and whatnot. It helped cheer up some, especially with the state of the world lately. It became all about customer service and I got burnt out.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on open or close. Open, very structured and easy for me. I can do errands on the way home and enjoy dinner with my family. Close, I don’t typically start my day until 2 hours before I go in so I have no motivation to get anything done, expecting a mess at work.

This is by far one of the worst companies to work for and it is completely by choice. The culture is horrible! There is no unity, professional training, or pride taken in how they treat anyone. I've been here long enough to see how people are mistreated. The management is poor and disrespectful beyond believe. Turnover is extremely high here. Small corporate office of a little over 100, and about  a third have quit in the last two years. Whenever we have issues we are all afraid to report to human resourcess, because the department is super shady. There is no cofidential conversation, everything is common knowledge. So many people are pushed out of the company and forced to find other jobs. Don't let them hook you in with the promises of a fun envirnoment. There is nothing fun about working 50 hours a week, and being under appreciated. The workload is heavy and draining. If you have good credentials and are looking for stability, avoid this place!! Once you are hired you will find that there is no opportunity for advancement. PLEASE RUN!

This is not a good environment for me anymore due to the lack of organization, the way other drivers walk around like they own the place, the fact I get little to no hours, there’s always an absurd amount of dishes to be done and I spend %99 of my shifts doing nothing but dishes with little to no help, your other drivers just sit in their cars after deliveries instead of doing something helpful or productive inside the store, I get called in early because no one was there in the morning, and the fact all the money I earn at this job goes straight to car maintenance I wouldn’t have to do as often if I didn’t work here. I did enjoy this job when I first started but the past month has been nothing but chaos and frankly it’s not somewhere I’d like to spend seven hours of my week at for not much pay or respect or consideration. There’s absolutely no organization at this store anymore, it’s nothing but chaos all the time and it’s getting tiring to come in to that.

I’ve been with Flynn Group for a couple of years and it’s the rare place where you can actually see your work move the needle. Leadership is accessible, decisions get made quickly, and high performers are given real autonomy. If you like building, improving processes, and owning outcomes, not just “posting and praying” you’ll be happy here.
The culture is collaborative and candid. We’re encouraged to share data, challenge the status quo, and try new ideas, and that’s not just lip service. There’s plenty of opportunity to grow (lateral and upward), especially if you’re willing to raise your hand during acquisitions or new brand integrations. Benefits are solid, the team is supportive, and wins are celebrated.
Is it fast? Yep. Are there growing pains as we scale and absorb new brands? Also, yes. But if you want a place where you learn a ton, build meaningful relationships, and see your impact on the business, Flynn Group is a great bet.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Company has alot of overhead in sitting,  no work area managers.  Very unintelligent individuals, whom dont understand the actual work or techniques.  Also franchise is currently engaged in low profitability in which keeps wages low also forcing stores to operate under staffed

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with non working area managers, who are directing areas they are not from usually from smaller cities. Constantly forced to under staffed because 9f payroll hours dispute having increased sales by 10 grand a week. Lack of franchise profitability. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very stressed filled. Need very high energy and patience. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go in get nick pick about worthless stuff. Make pizza then not have the equipment necessary to comply with safety regulations.  Example forced to use a proofer at 95 degrees as a hot box. Regulations state 135 or above. Constant stress.

A typical day at work is fast-paced, but it always feels manageable because of the amazing support system here. I’ve learned so much about teamwork and efficient service thanks to the training from Marilyn and Frederick. They are incredibly patient and took the time to teach me every detail I needed to know. The workplace culture is easily the best part; from day one, the team made me feel like family instead of a stranger, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
​While the hardest part of the job is keeping up with the rush during busy hours, the most enjoyable part is definitely the people I work with and the flexibility management offers with my hours. Plus, having access to DailyPay is a huge benefit that I really appreciate. It is a great place to work if you want to be part of a team that actually supports you and treats you with respect.

Working as a host at Applebee’s was fast-paced and taught me a lot about responsibility and communication. A typical day included greeting guests, managing the wait list, seating tables efficiently, answering phones, and helping servers when needed. I learned how to multitask under pressure, stay calm with difficult customers, and work as part of a team during busy rushes. Management was supportive but expected you to stay focused and professional, especially during peak hours. The workplace culture was team-oriented and social, and coworkers often helped each other out to keep things running smoothly. The hardest part of the job was handling long wait times and upset guests while staying positive. The most enjoyable part was interacting with customers, working with my coworkers, and feeling accomplished after getting through a busy shift successfully.

I enjoy working at Applebee’s because it gives me a fast-paced environment where I can learn real-world skills while working with a supportive team. Every shift brings something different, from helping guests celebrate special moments to making sure families enjoy their meals. I like the teamwork involved, because everyone depends on each other to keep things running smoothly. It also helps me improve my communication skills and responsibility. The managers encourage growth and make it a place where I can improve over time. I also appreciate meeting new people every day and being part of their experience. Working at Applebee’s has taught me patience, time management, and how to stay calm under pressure. Overall, it is a positive workplace where I feel valued, stay motivated, and continue building skills for my future career in hospitality. I truly enjoy the welcoming atmosphere every day and the friendly coworkers I have there.

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