Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dependent Care
401(k) with employer match
short-term disability
long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Employee Discount Program
Company-wide discount
Employee Referral Bonus
On-the-job training
competitive pay
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Casual Work Attire
Job Description
Denny's is a well-established American restaurant chain known for its family-friendly dining experience and classic comfort food. Founded in 1953, Denny's has grown to become a prominent player in the casual dining industry, offering a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner around the clock. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality food, exceptional service, and a hospitable atmosphere that caters to families, travelers, and local communities alike. As a beacon of consistency and hospitality, Denny's operates numerous locations nationwide, each aiming to uphold the brand's core values of integrity, respect, and customer satisfaction. This... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work a minimum of 55 hours a week
- Must be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings and additional shifts as needed
- Available to travel, to include occasional overnight and airline travel when applicable
- Has reliable transportation in order to meet banking obligations
- Must be able to lift a tray weighing up to 25 lbs
- Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift and grasp
- Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
- Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
- Must be able to operate a point-of-sale system and differentiate between monetary denominations
- Must be able to work with all Denny's menu products
- Must be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals
- Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work areas
- Must be able to work inside and outside the restaurant
- Must be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations
- Must be able to stand and walk during a 10 to 12 hour shift
- Occasional shifts in excess of 10 hours may be required due to the demands of the business
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas
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 with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language
- Possesses basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others
- Proven ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations
- Interprets financial statements and understands contributing factors
- Identifies and anticipates opportunities for improvement and implements corrective action steps
- Must be able to perform job duties of every position
Job Duties
- Promotes company mission, vision and core values
- willingly assists others without being asked
- prepares and interprets financial and operational reports and schedules, analyzes data and develops solutions to ensure operating goals are achieved
- directs restaurant operations with responsibility for guest service, brand standards execution and employee training
- achieves controllable profit and flow thru goals by overseeing all controllable costs and taking the appropriate corrective action to achieve the desired result
- ensures timely implementation, training and ongoing execution of all corporate initiatives and marketing promotions
- develops restaurant managers and hourly employees through corporate training programs, individual development plans and assignments
- provides coaching and constructive feedback to employees as needed
- ensures all equipment and facilities are in compliance with brand standards and all government regulations and takes corrective action when required
- attracts, hires, onboards and retains the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and guest service standards
- proactively handles employee relations issues and deviations from brand standards
- involves the assistant manager and human resources manager as appropriate to resolve issues
- develops and executes the local store marketing plan to build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to drive sales and guest counts
- monitors that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assets
- enforces sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen, dining areas and restrooms
- works to create and maintain an enjoyable and respectful environment for guests and employees
- maintains compliance with all employer’s employment policies and brand standards including all state, local and federal regulations
- follows management cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures as outlined by the employer
- completes all other tasks and duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)