Restaurant Manager

Reporting to the General Manager Restaurant Managers are responsible for the supervision of approximately 15 - 20 crew members proper execution of the restaurant operations on their assigned shift providing guests with a great dining experience and upholding service and quality standards. Along with 1 2 other peer Restaurant Managers and/or Hourly Supervisors Restaurant Managers will support the General Manager who has total accountability for the success of the restaurant. Restaurant Managers will be required to work day and night shifts weekends and holidays as the schedules are rotated. Additional responsibilities include focus on employee selection and retention continuous operational improvement understanding profit and loss statements operating plans and costs. Restaurant Managers must have a strong commitment to guest satisfaction and exhibit Dennys Guiding Principles when interacting with others.

These are areas of performance in which the Restaurant Manager must be successful to meet their accountabilities:

1.Guests: Makes sure that all employees put Guests First to ensure a respectful and enjoyable environment satisfied guests and repeat business.

2.People: Works with the General Manager to attract hire develop coach and retain hourly employees to ensure an engaged high-performing team. Does so by:

• Working to create and maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for our employees.
• Assisting effectively with recruiting and selecting.
• Using corporate training programs individual development plans and work assignments to develop employees knowledge and skills.
• Providing timely constructive coaching and feedback.

3.Restaurant Operations: Assists the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts to ensure that Dennys Brand Standards for food and service are consistently achieved. Does this by making sure that guest service food preparation handling and storage guidelines are constantly followed.

4.Restaurant Sanitation: Assists the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts to ensure that Dennys Brand Standards for restaurant sanitation are consistently achieved. Does this by enforcing sanitary practices for the general cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant.

5.Financials: Assists the General Manager in interpreting financial and operational reports and schedules. Works with the General Manager to identify gaps in operating performance and to develop solutions to ensure that controllable profit goals are achieved.

6.Growth: Helps drive sales guest count and profit for the restaurant by developing relationships in the community with civic business school and professional organizations.

7.Security: Monitors to ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect guests employees and company assets.

8.Asset Management: Monitors to ensure that proper cash handling and inventory management procedures are in place to protect and conserve company assets.

9.Compliance: Maintains compliance with all Dennys employment policies as well as state local and federal regulations.

10.Problem Resolution: Proactively ensures that problems are addressed and resolved (such as customer complaints employee relations issues facilities or security issues etc.). Brings appropriate issues to the attention of the General Manager recommends correction and participates in the resolution as required.

11.Teamwork: Performs other duties as needed or assigned; willingly assists others without being asked.

1.Focusing on Guests: Has a Guests First mindset. Understands who his/her guests are and is dedicated to exceeding their expectations. Puts guests firsts while balancing the needs and priorities of the business to create win/win solutions.

2.Driving for Results: Is Hungry To Win for self team and Brand. Pushes self and others for results that move the business forward. Can be counted on to meet or exceed goals successfully.

3.Working Collaboratively: Values and lives the Power of We through words and actions. Works well with all people guests franchisees support employees supervisors subordinates peers vendors etc. Is able to build and effectively manage productive relationships. Recognizes individuals contributions and works with and through others to achieve common goals.

4.Personal Accountability and Decision Making: Earns the respect and trust of others by taking initiative and honoring commitments. Makes timely informed decisions and owns outcomes for those decisions. Is open to new and differing perspectives when making a decision. Understands the impact of his/her words and actions and strives to be a positive influence on others.

5.Managing Talent: Understands the Dennys family is our most important asset and sees each member of the team as a valuable part of the whole. Surrounds self with the best team and makes tough yet timely and appropriate people decisions. Provides effective timely feedback and coaching. Selects strong competent candidates and is able to develop strong leaders by providing challenging assignments.

6.Planning Prioritizing and Organizing: Is able to identify and focus on critical priorities. Manages time and resources of self and team effectively. Creates focus obtains resources and eliminates roadblocks.

be able to lift a tray weighing up to 25 lbs

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

be able to bend stoop reach lift and grasp

be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs

meet any state county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling

be able to operate point-of-sale system and differentiate between monetary denominations

be able to work with all Dennys menu products

be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals

have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area

work inside and outside

be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations

be able to stand and walk during an 8 to 10 hour shift; occasional shifts in excess of 10 hours may be required due to the demands of the business

be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

of 2 years experience in restaurant hospitality or retail management; additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred

or Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

Safety Manager certification required

organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language

basic math skills (add subtract multiply divide)

a value on diversity and shows respect for others

ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations

to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factors

be able to perform job duties of every position

be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business

to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps

to work weekends holidays and evenings

travel to include occasional overnight travel and airline travel when applicable

to operate an automobile without hours of operations restrictions

reliable transportation in order to meet banking obligations

1.Guests First

Theyre more than just customers or consumers. They are our guests and we invite them into our homes with open arms. They are the very reason why we are in business and the center of everything we do.

2.Embrace Openness

Open means so much more than just being open for business 24/7. It means being open to all people appetites and budgets. It says we are open-minded and open to new ideas. Honest warm and inviting. Open is the way we think and act every hour of every day.

3.Proud of Our Heritage

We are the classic American diner and proud of everything that means. Since 1953 we have served quality food and healthy portions at a fair price. No matter where we are our light is always on inviting guests around the world to a place where everyone is welcome.

4.Hungry to Win

At Dennys we are constantly looking ahead. We are always moving striving for more hungry for greatness. We are open to fresh innovative thinking. We believe we will succeed through teamwork accountability and pushing the boundaries of ourselves and our Brand.

5.The Power of We

Our Dennys family is our most important asset. We trust support and respect each other and work together for the greater good. We recognize the contributions of all and empower each and every one of us to achieve great things. Together we will celebrate our successes and have fun doing it.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position.

Dennys may amend change or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of Dennys with or without notice.

Required Experience:

Manager