Franchisee

General Manager

Salinas, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Paid holidays

Job Description

Denny's is a renowned and established restaurant chain known for providing classic American diner food with a strong commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction. With a widespread presence across the United States and beyond, Denny's offers a welcoming environment where customers can enjoy delicious meals any time of day or night. The company has built a reputation for consistent quality, excellent service, and community involvement, making it a favorite dining destination for families, individuals, and travelers alike. As part of Seaside Dining Group, Inc., Denny's continues to emphasize its guiding principles of respect, quality, and a "Guests First" mindset.
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Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail management
  • Food Safety Manager certification
  • ability to communicate effectively in English
  • basic math skills
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • able to perform job duties of every position
  • prepared to multitask
  • ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and additional shifts
  • available to travel including overnight and airline travel
  • reliable transportation
  • able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, grasp
  • able to hear well in a loud environment
  • able to operate a point-of-sale system
  • able to work with Denny's menu products and potentially hazardous chemicals
  • sufficient mobility
  • able to work inside and outside the restaurant
  • able to stand and walk during an 8 to 10-hour shift
  • able to tolerate extreme temperature changes
  • meets health regulations regarding food handling.

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail management
  • additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Food Safety Manager certification required
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • ability to communicate effectively in English
  • basic math skills
  • values diversity and shows respect for others
  • proven problem-solving ability
  • ability to handle high-stress situations
  • interprets financial statements and understands contributing factors
  • able to perform job duties of every position
  • prepared to multitask
  • ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and additional shifts
  • available to travel including overnight and airline travel
  • has reliable transportation to meet banking obligations.

Job Duties

  • Overseeing overall restaurant operations, management of staff, controllable profit plan achievement, guest count growth, and sales building activities
  • focusing on employee selection, retention, and continuous operational improvements
  • demonstrating a strong commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction
  • reinforcing training and upholding Denny's Way service and brand quality standards throughout the entire restaurant
  • attracting, hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining Restaurant Managers and hourly employees to ensure an engaged, high-performing team
  • creating and maintaining a respectful and enjoyable environment for employees
  • using corporate training programs, individual development plans, and work assignments to develop employees' knowledge and skills
  • providing timely, constructive coaching and feedback
  • directing restaurant operations to ensure that Denny's Brand Standards for food and facilities are consistently achieved
  • enforcing sanitary practices for the general cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant
  • driving sales, guest count, and profit by developing and executing a local store marketing plan and community relationships
  • interpreting financial and operational reports and schedules, analyzing data, identifying gaps in operating performance and developing solutions to achieve operating goals
  • monitoring security procedures to protect guests, employees, and company assets
  • maintaining compliance with Denny's employment policies and regulations
  • proactively addressing and resolving problems such as customer complaints, employee relations issues, and facilities or security concerns
  • fostering a 'Guests First' mindset dedicated to exceeding guest expectations.

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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