Restaurant Manager (Unit Manager)

Socket.dev; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunit

Ongoing Leadership Development

Strong Brand Support

Job summary

Denny's is seeking a Restaurant Manager to partner with the General Manager and oversee daily restaurant operations while ensuring guests receive outstanding service every visit.

You will lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams, coach staff, uphold food safety and brand standards, and drive guest satisfaction during high-volume shifts.

Join a well-established brand that offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a focus on consistent operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and operational performance.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts.
• Coach, develop, and supervise front-of-house and back-of-house team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and brand standards.
• Drive guest satisfaction by resolving concerns and creating memorable experiences.
• Monitor labor, food costs, waste, inventory, and cash controls.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts.
• Conduct restaurant inspections and operational walk-throughs.
• Manage ordering, inventory counts, and vendor deliveries.
• Complete administrative duties including audits, employee documentation, and reporting.
• Step into operational roles when needed to support the team and maintain service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll partner with the General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure our guests receive outstanding service every visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts
• Coach, develop, and supervise front-of-house and back-of-house team members
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and brand standards
• Drive guest satisfaction by resolving concerns and creating memorable experiences
• Monitor labor, food costs, waste, inventory, and cash controls
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts
• Conduct restaurant inspections and operational walk-throughs
• Manage ordering, inventory counts, and vendor deliveries
• Complete administrative duties including audits, employee documentation, and reporting
• Step into operational roles when needed to support the team and maintain service standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and operational performance
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver's license
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Experience

• Full-service restaurant experience
• Experience hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
• Strong understanding of P&L performance and cost controls
• Experience managing multiple shifts and high-volume operations

Why Join Denny's?

Competitive Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Ongoing Leadership Development
• Stable, Established Brand with Strong Support

What Success Looks Like

You lead by example, inspire your team, maintain operational excellence, and consistently deliver great food and exceptional guest experiences. You're comfortable working alongside your team, solving problems in real time, and holding high standards for performance, cleanliness, and hospitality.