Job Details
Location: 795 Prosperity Ave Dennys 9550 - TULARE, CA 93274
Salary Range: $17.50 - $22.50 Hourly
Denny's Restaurant is seeking a Restaurant Manager for our Tulare, CA location. This role supervises 15-20 crew members, ensures smooth restaurant operations, and delivers a high‑quality guest experience while upholding service and quality standards.
Working days and nights, weekends and holidays, you will partner with other Restaurant Managers and the General Manager to support restaurant success. Key areas include employee selection and retention, continuous operational improvement, and financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Promote Company Mission, Vision and Core Values
- Assist others proactively
- Prepare and interpret financial and operational reports, analyze data, and develop solutions to meet operating goals
- Oversee assigned shifts, monitor brand standards, and direct hourly staff to achieve guest service standards in a clean and pleasant environment
- Monitor controls and take corrective action to attain controllable profit goals
- Develop and coach employees on brand standards, corporate policies, procedures, and guest‑focused programs to exceed service standards
- Partner with the General Manager to attract, hire, onboard, and retain hourly talent
- Raise employee relations issues, brand deviations, and guest concerns to the General Manager, recommend corrections, and participate in their execution
- Support development of employees through training programs, individual development plans, and system assignments
- Build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to enhance community relations and increase guest counts
- Ensure proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests, and company assets
- Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen, dining areas, and restrooms
- Create and maintain an enjoyable and respectful environment for guests and employees
- Maintain compliance with all employment policies and brand standards, including state, local, and federal regulations
- Follow management cash handling, inventory, and operational procedures
- Complete all other tasks and duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (full‑time roles)
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
- Company‑wide discount: 25% at over 40 affiliated restaurants
- Flexible Schedules to support work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential, personal, and web‑based support on topics such as stress management, dependent care, nutrition, legal and finances
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in restaurant, hospitality or retail management; additional operations or leadership experience preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to work 45‑55 hours per week
- Food Safety Manager certification required
- Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Commitment to diversity and respect for others
- Proven problem‑solving ability and capacity to handle high‑stress situations
- Ability to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factors
- Ability to perform job duties of all positions in the restaurant
- Prepared to multitask per business demands
- Identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective actions
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Reliable transportation
- Physical requirements: lift trays up to 25 lbs, lift and carry supplies up to 60 lbs, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and grasp; tolerate extreme temperature changes; move in confined areas; stand and walk during 10‑12 hour shifts
- Must operate a point‑of‑sale system and differentiate monetary denominations
- Must navigate Denny’s menu products and work with hazardous chemicals
- Must observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations
Equal Opportunity
Denco Family, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.