Guest-First Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Growth

Denny's - 5124; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny's - 5124 in Los Angeles is seeking a Restaurant Manager to supervise 15-20 crew members, oversee shift operations, and deliver an outstanding dining experience. You will work with peers to support the General Manager, covering day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as schedules rotate.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment and development, enforcing sanitation standards, managing budgets, and driving guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail management; additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• 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 English.
• Possesses basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Willingness to work the required 50-55-hour work week 5 days a week with occasional additional days based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Guests: ensure guests first, coach staff on addressing complaints promptly.
• People: hire, develop, coach, and retain hourly employees; maintain respectful environment.
• Restaurant Operations: direct shift operations to meet standards and optimize guest experience.
• Sanitation: oversee sanitation standards and pass health inspections.
• Financials: interpret financial reports and identify gaps to protect profit goals.
• Growth: drive sales, guest counts, and profits through local store marketing and cross-selling.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Leadership ability

Strong organizational skills

Excellent oral and written English

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Food Safety Manager certification

Job description

Denny's - 5124 in Los Angeles is seeking a Restaurant Manager to supervise 15-20 crew members, oversee shift operations, and deliver an outstanding dining experience. You will work with peers to support the General Manager, covering day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as schedules rotate.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment and development, enforcing sanitation standards, managing budgets, and driving guest satisfaction.