Restaurant General Manager: Hospitality Leader & Growth Driver

Denny’s, Inc.; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny’s, Inc. is seeking a General Manager in New Jersey to oversee overall restaurant operations, staff management, and guest satisfaction. You will drive sales-building activities, enforce brand standards, and manage controllable costs to meet profit goals.

The role emphasizes employee selection and retention, ongoing operational improvements, and a strong commitment to hospitality. You will lead training and marketing initiatives to grow guest counts and ensure excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Directs restaurant operations with responsibility for guest service, brand standards execution and employee training
• Achieves controllable profit and flow thru goals by overseeing controllable costs and taking corrective action
• Develops Restaurant Managers and hourly employees through corporate training programs and coaching
• Ensures all equipment and facilities comply with Brand Standards and regulations; initiates corrective action when needed
• Attracts, hires, on-boards and retains the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and guest service standards
• Proactively handles employee relations issues and involves the Area Leader/HR as needed
• Develops and executes local store marketing to drive sales and guest counts
• Maintains compliance with employment policies and Brand Standards across state/local regulations
• Follows cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures as outlined
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned

Job description

Denny’s, Inc. is seeking a General Manager in New Jersey to oversee overall restaurant operations, staff management, and guest satisfaction. You will drive sales-building activities, enforce brand standards, and manage controllable costs to meet profit goals.

The role emphasizes employee selection and retention, ongoing operational improvements, and a strong commitment to hospitality. You will lead training and marketing initiatives to grow guest counts and ensure excellent service.