Bench Store Manager — Delaware | Path to Store GM

dashin; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career growth

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dash In is seeking a Bench Store Manager to support and learn our Delaware market while preparing to take over a store of your own. This hands-on role is ideal for experienced restaurant managers, kitchen managers, or multi-unit leaders seeking broader operational exposure and real P&L responsibility.

You’ll train with seasoned leaders, run stores when needed, travel between Delaware stores, and develop the skills to manage a Dash In location independently once placed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in restaurants, foodservice, retail, or hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and labor control.
• Comfort owning results and making decisions on the floor.
• P&L exposure strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required (college coursework a plus).
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to travel between sites and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on the ground – hire, train, coach, and hold leaders and hourly team members accountable for performance and guest experience
• Run high-volume operations – foodservice, retail, and labor in a busy, guest-focused environment
• Manage the numbers – own store-level P&L results including sales, margins, labor, and controllable expenses
• Execute brand standards – food safety, age verification, cash handling, audits, and guest experience scores
• Support multiple locations – travel between Delaware-area stores as business needs require
• Train for your next step – gain the experience needed to become a Store General Manager when a location opens

Skills

Leadership

High-volume operations

Scheduling & inventory

P&L exposure

ServSafe

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework (a plus)

Job description

Dash In is seeking a Bench Store Manager to support and learn our Delaware market while preparing to take over a store of your own. This hands-on role is ideal for experienced restaurant managers, kitchen managers, or multi-unit leaders seeking broader operational exposure and real P&L responsibility.

You’ll train with seasoned leaders, run stores when needed, travel between Delaware stores, and develop the skills to manage a Dash In location independently once placed.