Restaurant Leader — Guests First & Team Growth

Denny’s, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny's, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Manager to supervise 15-20 crew members, ensure high-quality guest experiences, and uphold brand standards during assigned shifts.

You will work with peer managers to support the General Manager and rotate day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes staff recruitment, coaching, training, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards while optimizing operations and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail management.
• Food Safety Manager certification required.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
• Possesses basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Willingness to work the 50-55 hour work week and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Guests First: coach staff to handle guest complaints promptly and ensure a respectful environment.
• Follow Guests First Cycle and On the Floor/At the Door philosophy.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain hourly employees; create a positive work environment.
• Use training programs and development plans to grow staff knowledge and skills.
• Direct shift operations to meet standards and optimize guest experience.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Assist with budgets, review financial reports, and help hit profit targets.
• Drive sales and guest counts through local store marketing and suggestive selling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

English language proficiency

Problem solving

Multitasking

Diversity & inclusion

Basic math skills

Time management

Education

Food Safety Manager certification

Job description

Denny's, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Manager to supervise 15-20 crew members, ensure high-quality guest experiences, and uphold brand standards during assigned shifts.

You will work with peer managers to support the General Manager and rotate day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes staff recruitment, coaching, training, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards while optimizing operations and profitability.