Assistant Manager

Denny's; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid training

Free or discounted meals

Job summary

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is looking for an Assistant General Manager to coordinate cafe operations and manage team activities in Plano, Texas. The role involves meeting sales objectives, maintaining brand standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of management experience in a full service or fast-café environment, a commitment to employee training, and excellent leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience in full service or fast-café restaurant management for at least 2 years.
• Availability to work 50 to 60 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team and cafe operations to meet business objectives.
• Uphold quality standards and protect brand reputation.
• Handle hiring, training, and team member lifecycle.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

As an Assistant General Manager at Keke's Breakfast Cafe, you will work with cafe and area leadership to oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Uphold standards for excellence in people, quality, and cleanliness.
• Build plans for growth of your team and the business.
• Create a positive work environment and promote integrity, hospitality, and pride.
• Handle all aspects of team member lifecycle: hiring, training, scheduling, and retention.
• Protect the brand reputation and maintain all cafe assets.
• Improve sales and profitability through systematic efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations.
• Ensure restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on time.
• Schedule labor to meet anticipated business activity while ensuring all positions are staffed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Fill in where needed to maintain guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Apply knowledge of service, food and beverage, and front‑of‑house operations (at least three years).
• Maintain open availability during operating hours.
• Administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for policy violations.
• Oversee a minimum of two years of management experience in full service or fast‑café restaurants.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to communicate in the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading area.
• Experience with cash handling and back‑office systems.
• Capable of standing for up to 8 hours in a standing position.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work 50 to 60 hours per week.
• Reliable transportation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid training
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid uniforms
• Free or discounted meals for employees
• Weekly pay with competitive rate
• Fast‑paced, casual environment

Salary Range: Minimum $48,000.00 – Maximum $66,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864‑597‑8000. Keke's Breakfast Cafe participates in E‑Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.