General Manager

IHOP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IHOP is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead daily operations and drive growth while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

You will recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team, manage budgets, and collaborate with vendors to maximize profitability in a fast-paced environment.

This role rewards strong leaders with a passion for hospitality and the ability to balance people, performance, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of management experience in hospitality, retail, or related fields.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze financial performance.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• A degree in Business or related field is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding service and results.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and high standards.
• Develop and implement business strategies that drive sales and growth.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated, high-performing team.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer satisfaction.
• Foster vendor and community relationships to support business success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Organization

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven General Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations. As General Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving

business growth, creating a positive team culture, and delivering an excellent guest experience.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to balance people, performance, and profitability.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding service and results.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and high standards.
• Develop and implement business strategies that drive sales and growth.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated, high-performing team.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer satisfaction.
• Foster vendor and community relationships to support business success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous management experience (restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze financial performance.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• A degree in Business or related field is a plus, but not required.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Training & Ongoing Development
• Paid Time Off & Work-Life Balance
• Employee Discounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within our company

International House of Pancakes® began making people smile in 1958 when it opened its doors in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Fifteen years later, a new marketing campaign introduced the acronym \IHOP\, and since then it’s been the name people know as the place they can enjoy their favorite breakfast experience—any time of day.