Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $45,300.00 - $63,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Training and Development
Job Description
Denny's is a renowned full-service restaurant brand recognized for its commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences, quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere. As a leader in the casual dining industry, Denny's prides itself on maintaining high standards of operation, service, and team culture across its diverse restaurant locations. Founded decades ago, Denny's has grown into a widely respected brand featuring a broad menu that appeals to a variety of tastes, operating around the clock to cater to guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The company emphasizes integrity, loyalty, winning, service, and teamwork, which are reflected in its core values and employee culture. Denny's fosters an inclusive and respectful work environment, promoting employee growth and retention through development programs and leadership opportunities.
The role of the Restaurant Manager at Denny's is integral to the day-to-day success of each restaurant location. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Restaurant Manager supports overseeing operational execution to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable restaurant performance. This leadership position involves a combination of managing team members, upholding brand standards, and delivering exceptional guest service. The Restaurant Manager assists with staffing, scheduling, training, and coaching to build a high-performing team that meets accountability and performance goals. Operational responsibilities include ensuring food safety compliance, monitoring service flow and kitchen operations, administering opening and closing procedures, and managing inventory and financial controls.
A pivotal aspect of the Restaurant Manager's role is maintaining a positive and professional culture aligned with Denny's values. This includes promoting inclusion, teamwork, and a workplace conducive to guest satisfaction and team member retention. The manager also plays an important role in handling guest concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining a visible presence in the dining area to enhance the guest experience. Through supporting financial performance, the manager helps meet sales and profit targets by controlling labor costs, monitoring waste, and executing cash handling protocols.
Physical demands of the position include extended periods of standing and walking, lifting and carrying varying weights, and operating POS and kitchen equipment. The work environment is fast-paced and requires adaptability to variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Cognitive demands include multitasking, decision making, coaching, and problem-solving in a high-volume setting.
Candidates for this role should have a background in restaurant supervision or management, with knowledge in food safety and operational procedures. ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it is required along with proficiency in POS systems. The ability to work flexible schedules and reliable transportation are also necessary to support operational needs. Overall, this position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to hospitality leadership and operational excellence within a respected and established restaurant brand.
The role of the Restaurant Manager at Denny's is integral to the day-to-day success of each restaurant location. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Restaurant Manager supports overseeing operational execution to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable restaurant performance. This leadership position involves a combination of managing team members, upholding brand standards, and delivering exceptional guest service. The Restaurant Manager assists with staffing, scheduling, training, and coaching to build a high-performing team that meets accountability and performance goals. Operational responsibilities include ensuring food safety compliance, monitoring service flow and kitchen operations, administering opening and closing procedures, and managing inventory and financial controls.
A pivotal aspect of the Restaurant Manager's role is maintaining a positive and professional culture aligned with Denny's values. This includes promoting inclusion, teamwork, and a workplace conducive to guest satisfaction and team member retention. The manager also plays an important role in handling guest concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining a visible presence in the dining area to enhance the guest experience. Through supporting financial performance, the manager helps meet sales and profit targets by controlling labor costs, monitoring waste, and executing cash handling protocols.
Physical demands of the position include extended periods of standing and walking, lifting and carrying varying weights, and operating POS and kitchen equipment. The work environment is fast-paced and requires adaptability to variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Cognitive demands include multitasking, decision making, coaching, and problem-solving in a high-volume setting.
Candidates for this role should have a background in restaurant supervision or management, with knowledge in food safety and operational procedures. ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it is required along with proficiency in POS systems. The ability to work flexible schedules and reliable transportation are also necessary to support operational needs. Overall, this position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to hospitality leadership and operational excellence within a respected and established restaurant brand.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of restaurant or supervisory experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- college coursework preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of restaurant operations and food safety practices
- ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain
- Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer applications
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable transportation and ability to support nearby restaurant locations as needed
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years of restaurant or supervisory experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- college coursework preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of restaurant operations and food safety practices
- ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain
- Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer applications
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Support hiring, training, and development of team members
- Assist with onboarding and training using company systems and procedures
- Provide coaching and feedback to team members to support performance and accountability
- Promote a professional, inclusive, and respectful work environment
- Demonstrate WKS values: integrity, loyalty, winning, service, and teamwork
- Support a positive culture focused on teamwork, retention, and guest service
- Assist in overseeing daily restaurant operations including dining room, kitchen, and service areas
- Support scheduling, staffing, and labor deployment based on business needs
- Execute opening and closing procedures, including security and cash handling protocols
- Monitor food preparation, service flow, and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with Denny's brand standards, food safety requirements, and operational procedures
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and operational reporting
- Work stations during peak business periods and as needed to maintain service levels
- Ensure guests receive prompt, friendly, accurate, and high-quality service
- Address and resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly
- Support guest satisfaction through coaching and reinforcement of service standards
- Maintain a visible presence in the dining room to support guest experience
- Communicate effectively with guests, team members, and management
- Assist in managing restaurant financial performance, including labor and cost controls
- Support execution of plans to meet or exceed sales and profit goals
- Follow cash handling, deposit, and reconciliation procedures
- Support inventory control and waste reduction efforts
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
- Support food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
- Ensure required certifications, training, and documentation are maintained
- Enforce company policies, including timekeeping and workplace conduct
- Report employee relations concerns to the General Manager or District Leader as required
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized restaurant environment including dining room, kitchen, restrooms, and exterior areas
- Ensure cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures are followed consistently
- Perform and assign cleaning tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, removing trash, cleaning restrooms, and any other cleaning or side work tasks assigned by management
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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