Restaurant General Manager — Lead Ops & Guest Experience

Denny's; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny's in Normal, IL seeks a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include ensuring full staffing at all times, maintaining operational excellence, enforcing safety and sanitation standards, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests and associates, with strong leadership and accountability.

This is a franchisee-owned role where employment terms are set by the independent owner, not

Qualifications

• Experience managing a restaurant or similar operation.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication and guest-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the restaurant is fully staffed at all times.
• Maintain operational excellence for efficient service.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regs, and guidelines.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and employees.

Skills

Staffing

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Customer service orientation

Job description

Denny's in Normal, IL seeks a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include ensuring full staffing at all times, maintaining operational excellence, enforcing safety and sanitation standards, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests and associates, with strong leadership and accountability.

This is a franchisee-owned role where employment terms are set by the independent owner, not