General Manager

Why Join Us?

What We Offer

✅ Competitive Salary

✅ Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

✅ 401(k) with Company Match

✅ Paid Vacation

✅ Leadership Development & Career Advancement

✅ Stable, High-Volume Restaurant Environment

✅ Strong Operational and Recruiting Support

What You'll Own

As the General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the restaurant's people, operations, guest experience, and financial performance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant team members and managers
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and guest-focused service
• Create meaningful development plans and performance goals for employees
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching conversations, and corrective action when necessary
• Recognize and celebrate team achievements and successes

Operations Management

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and brand standards are consistently executed
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Conduct restaurant inspections, audits, and quality reviews
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage restaurant profitability and overall P&L performance
• Control labor, food costs, inventory, and operating expenses
• Oversee purchasing, ordering, and inventory management
• Complete payroll, reporting, accounts payable, and administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
• Drive sales growth and operational efficiency

Guest Experience

• Create an environment that delivers exceptional guest satisfaction
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively
• Ensure every guest receives outstanding service and hospitality

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience
• Previous General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience preferred
• Strong understanding of P&L management and financial performance
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills
• Strong computer proficiency and administrative capabilities
• Ability to multitask and make sound business decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• High-volume full-service restaurant experience
• Multi-unit exposure or leadership development experience
• Experience driving operational improvements and profitability
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)

The Ideal Candidate

You're a leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and support your team. You understand that great restaurants are built through strong culture, consistent execution, and developing people. You're equally comfortable reviewing a P&L, coaching a manager, resolving a guest issue, or jumping into operations when needed.

If you're ready to lead a restaurant, develop future leaders, and build a successful business, apply today.

Join Denny's and become part of a team that values leadership, operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and career growth.

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