Restaurant Manager - Denny's #7719 - Delano, CA

Denny's is looking for an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Manager to lead our team and create a welcoming environment for our guests.The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the supervision of approximately 15 - 20 crew members, proper execution of the restaurant operations on their assigned shift, providing guests with a great dining experience and upholding service and quality standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (full time employees)
• Dependent Care
• 401(k) With Employer Match
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• EAP program
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Company-wide discount – over 40 company-affiliated restaurants!
• Employee Referral Bonus – refer a friend and get paid!
• Advancement – On-the-job skills training to prepare employees for upward mobility opportunities.

Perks & Rewards for Managers:

• Competitive pay + quarterly bonus
• Paid Time Off & Sick time
• Casual Work Attire

Additional responsibilities include focus on employee selection and retention, continuous operational improvement, understanding profit and loss statements, operating plans, and costs. Restaurant Managers must have a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

• Willingly assists others without being asked
• Prepares and interprets financial and operational reports and schedules, analyzes data and develops solutions to ensure operating goals are achieved
• Assists the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts and monitors brand standards execution and adherence by directing hourly staff to achieve guest service standards in a clean and pleasant environment
• Assists in the achievement of controllable profit goals by monitoring controls and taking corrective action to achieve the desired result
• Develops and coaches hourly employees on brand standards, corporate policies and procedures, and other guest focused programs/activities to meet or exceed guest service standards
• Works with the General Manager to attract, hire, onboard and retain the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and guest service standards
• Brings employee relations issues, deviations from brand standards, and other guest issues to the attention of the General Manager; recommends corrections; and participates in their execution as required
• Works with the General Manager to develop hourly employees through corporate training programs, individual development plans, and system assignments
• Develops relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to establish good community relations and increase guest counts
• Monitors that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assets
• Enforces sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen, dining areas and restrooms
• Works to create and maintain an enjoyable and respectful environment for our guests and employees
• Maintains compliance with all employment policies and Brand Standards, to include all state, local and federal regulations
• Follows management cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant, hospitality or retail management, additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Food Safety Manager certification required
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language
• Possesses basic math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others
• Proven ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations
• Ability to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factors
• Must be able to perform job duties of every position
• Must be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business
• Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement correctiv