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General Manager - Denny's #7043, Whittier, CA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $23.00 - $30.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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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
Paid Time Off
Sick Time

Job Description

Denny's is a renowned American diner-style restaurant chain celebrated for its round-the-clock service and diverse menu offerings. With a reputation built over several decades, Denny's has established itself as a go-to destination for comfort food, breakfast favorites, and friendly hospitality. Serving millions of guests annually, Denny's prides itself on a warm, welcoming environment that caters to families, travelers, and local patrons alike. The Whittier, CA location, situated at 11891 Whittier Blvd, operates under the broader umbrella of Denco Family, Inc, which upholds the company's mission to provide excellent service and community engagement through each restaurant it manages. This particular branch... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in restaurant, hospitality or retail management
  • associate's or bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • ability to work a minimum of 55 hours a week
  • food safety manager certification required
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • ability to communicate in English
  • basic math skills
  • values diversity and respect
  • proven problem-solving skills
  • able to perform all job duties
  • multitasking ability
  • availability to work weekends, holidays and evenings
  • willingness to travel occasionally
  • reliable transportation
  • able to lift up to 25 lbs
  • able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 lbs
  • able to bend, stoop, reach, lift and grasp
  • able to hear well in a loud environment
  • meets health regulations for food handling
  • able to operate a point-of-sale system
  • able to work with all menu products
  • able to work with hazardous chemicals
  • sufficient mobility for confined work areas
  • able to work inside and outside the restaurant
  • able to stand and walk during shifts
  • able to tolerate extreme temperature changes

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
  • ability to work a minimum of 55 hours a week
  • 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
  • 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

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 AM 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 to include 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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