Guest-First Restaurant Manager

Denny's - 5150; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny's in Los Angeles seeks an energetic Restaurant Manager to lead a 15–20 person team across day and night shifts. You will ensure excellent guest experiences, manage staffing, and monitor operations to meet brand standards.

A strong focus on coaching, training, and accountability ensures consistent results and guest satisfaction. You will partner with the General Manager to drive sales, control costs, and uphold health and safety standards while promoting a positive, harassment-free work

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• English language proficiency required for daily operations.
• Basic math and financial understanding needed for budgets.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct shift operations to meet standards and optimize guest experience.
• Maintain staffing levels and schedules for smooth service.
• Supervise guests-first service and coach staff on guest complaints.
• Ensure sanitation and food safety compliance across all shifts.
• Assist with budgeting and local store marketing initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Food Safety Manager certification

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Denny's in Los Angeles seeks an energetic Restaurant Manager to lead a 15–20 person team across day and night shifts. You will ensure excellent guest experiences, manage staffing, and monitor operations to meet brand standards.

A strong focus on coaching, training, and accountability ensures consistent results and guest satisfaction. You will partner with the General Manager to drive sales, control costs, and uphold health and safety standards while promoting a positive, harassment-free work