Restaurant Manager - Denny's #7732, Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.50 - $22.50

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Company-wide discount

flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Denny's Restaurant, a well-established and widely recognized name in the American dining industry, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Restaurant Manager for its Bakersfield, California location. As a leading family-friendly diner chain, Denny's has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, classic American cuisine, and 24/7 service model. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences and upholding strong service and quality standards across all its locations.

Denny's operates numerous restaurants nationwide with a strong commitment to community values, operational excellence, and employee development. The Bakersfield restaurant continues this tradition, providing a vibrant dining experience to a diverse clientele. The company emphasizes teamwork, respect, and continuous growth, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking career advancement in the hospitality sector.

The Restaurant Manager position at this location entails overseeing the day-to-day operations during assigned shifts and directly supervising approximately 15 to 20 crew members. This role is crucial in supporting the General Manager, along with 1-2 peer Restaurant Managers and Hourly Supervisors, to ensure efficient and smooth restaurant function. The manager will rotate through day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of restaurant operations.

A key focus of this role is to elevate guest satisfaction by managing staff performance, fostering a positive environment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Additionally, the manager is responsible for staff recruitment, development, and retention, operational improvements, and financial oversight including profit and loss management. They will interpret operational reports, analyze data, and implement solutions to consistently meet or exceed operating goals.

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They must be capable of multitasking in response to business demands, maintain compliance with company policies and health regulations, and drive a culture of respect and quality excellence within the team.

Denny's offers a supportive environment with a variety of employee benefits that promote work-life balance, personal development, and well-being. This role is full-time and offers competitive compensation relative to the hospitality industry standards. Working at Denny's provides an opportunity to be part of a reputable brand with a firm commitment to community involvement and workforce diversity.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant, hospitality or retail management
food Safety Manager certification required
associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
ability to work 45-55 hours per week
strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills
ability to communicate effectively in English
possesses basic math skills
must be able to perform job duties of every position
ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective actions
ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
must have reliable transportation
must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, reaching and grasping
must be able to hear in a noisy environment
must meet all health regulations related to food handling
must be able to operate point-of-sale systems
must be able to work inside and outside
must be able to stand and walk during long shifts
must tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 2 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 45-55 hours per 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
ability to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factors
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 identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps
ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
must have reliable transportation
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 60 lbs and place items on high and low shelves in office, store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezers
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 around potentially hazardous chemicals
must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work areas
must work inside and outside
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 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
assists the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts and monitors brand standards execution and adherence by directing hourly staff to achieve guest service standards in a clean and pleasant environment
assists in the achievement of controllable profit goals by monitoring controls and taking corrective action to achieve the desired result
develops and coaches hourly employees on brand standards, corporate policies and procedures, and other guest focused programs/activities to meet or exceed guest service standards
works with the General Manager to attract, hire, onboard and retain the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and guest service standards
brings employee relations issues, deviations from brand standards, and other guest issues to the attention of the General Manager
recommends corrections
and participates in their execution as required
works with the General Manager to develop hourly employees through corporate training programs, individual development plans, and system assignments
develops relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to establish good community relations and increase 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 our guests and employees
maintains compliance with all employment policies and Brand Standards, to include all state, local and federal regulations
follows management cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures
completes all other tasks and duties as assigned