Restaurant General Manager: Lead Guests, Team & Growth

Denny’s, Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny’s, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage staff performance. The role requires a strong commitment to hospitality, adherence to brand standards, and the ability to grow guest counts and profitability.

You will oversee recruiting, training, scheduling, and the execution of marketing initiatives to support local growth. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation and food safety, ensuring compliant operations, and building a

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a restaurant operations role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage guest satisfaction and hospitality.
• Experience driving sales, labor efficiency, and controllable profit.

Responsibilities

• Guests First policy to ensure a respectful environment and repeat business.
• Deliver customer service focus from 9 am to 1 pm.
• Attract, hire, develop, coach, and retain managers and hourly staff.
• Develop and maintain a respectful, engaging work environment.
• Recruit and select effectively with development plans.
• Implement training programs and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Direct operations to meet brand standards for food and facilities.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Drive sales and guest counts through local store marketing and community relations.
• Interpret financial and operational reports to achieve goals; manage scheduling, food cost, and ordering.
• Monitor security procedures to protect guests and assets.
• Oversee cash handling and inventory controls; ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Staff management

Guest service

Recruitment

Operations management

Budgeting

Job description

Denny’s, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage staff performance. The role requires a strong commitment to hospitality, adherence to brand standards, and the ability to grow guest counts and profitability.

You will oversee recruiting, training, scheduling, and the execution of marketing initiatives to support local growth. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation and food safety, ensuring compliant operations, and building a