{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fdfb82cb68b774b8a4673d4e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fdfb82cb68b774b8a4673d4e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fdfb82cb68b774b8a4673d4e","title":"General Manager","description":"DENNYS GENERAL MANAGER POSITION\n\nAt Dennys, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Dennys!\n\nAs General Manager, you ensure that the focus is on our guests, and you constantly strive for results. Responsibilities include:\n\nOverseeing overall restaurant operations, management of staff, controllable profit plan achievement, guest count growth, and sales building activities.\nFocusing on employee selection, retention, and continuous operational improvements.\nDemonstrating a strong commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction.\nReinforcing training and upholding Dennys Way service and brand quality standards throughout the entire restaurant.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nReporting to the District Manager, the General Manager will be responsible for overall restaurant operations execution and management of staff, controllable profit plan achievement, guest count growth, and sales building activities. Additional responsibilities include a focus on employee selection, retention, continuous operational improvement, and a strong commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction. General Managers must have a strong commitment to and exhibit Dennys Guiding Principles when interacting with others.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nAttracts, hires, develops, coaches, and retains Restaurant Managers and hourly employees to ensure an engaged, high-performing team.\nWorks to create and maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for our employees.\nUses corporate training programs, individual development plans, and work assignments to develop employees knowledge and skills.\nProvides timely, constructive coaching and feedback.\nDirects restaurant operations to ensure that Dennys Brand Standards for food and facilities are consistently achieved.\nEnforces sanitary practices for the general cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant.\nDrives sales, guest count, and profit for the restaurant by: developing and executing a local store marketing plan and community relationships, and ensuring timely implementation of all Divisional and National marketing promotions\nInterprets financial and operational reports and schedules; analyzes data and identifies gaps in operating performance; and develops solutions to ensure that operating goals are achieved.\nMonitors to ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect guests, employees, and company assets.\nMaintains compliance with all Dennys employment policies, as well as state, local, and federal regulations.\nProactively ensures that problems are addressed and resolved (such as customer complaints, employee relations issues, facilities or security issues, etc.). Involves support resources, such as the District Manager or Human Resources Manager, as appropriate.\nHas a \"Guests First\" mindset. Understands who his/her guests are, and is dedicated to exceeding their expectations. Puts guests first while balancing the needs and priorities of the business to create win/win solutions.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nMust be able to lift a tray weighing up to 25 lbs\nMust be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; place items on high and low shelves in the office, store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers\nMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and grasp\nMust be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs\nMust meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling\nMust be able to operate a point-of-sale system and differentiate between monetary denominations\nMust be able to work with all Dennys menu products\nMust be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals\nMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the confined work area\nMust be able to work inside and outside the restaurant\nMust be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations\nMust 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\nMust be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas\n\nPosition Qualifications\n\nMinimum of 3 years experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or retail management; additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience\nFood Safety Manager certification required\nStrong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization\nAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language and possess basic math skills\nPlaces a value on diversity and shows respect for others\nProven ability to problem solve and handle high-stress situations\nInterprets financial statements and understands contributing factors\nMust be able to perform job duties of every position\nMust be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business\nAbility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and additional shifts as needed\nAvailable to travel, to include occasional overnight and airline travel when applicable\nHas reliable transportation in order to meet banking obligations\n\nREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:\n\nSeaside Dining Group, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. 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If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Dennys!\n\nAs General Manager, you ensure that the focus is on our guests, and you constantly strive for results. Responsibilities include:\n\nOverseeing overall restaurant operations, management of staff, controllable profit plan achievement, guest count growth, and sales building activities.\nFocusing on employee selection, retention, and continuous operational improvements.\nDemonstrating a strong commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction.\nReinforcing training and upholding Dennys Way service and brand quality standards throughout the entire restaurant.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nReporting to the District Manager, the General Manager will be responsible for overall restaurant operations execution and management of staff, controllable profit plan achievement, guest count growth, and sales building activities. Additional responsibilities include a focus on employee selection, retention, continuous operational improvement, and a strong commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction. General Managers must have a strong commitment to and exhibit Dennys Guiding Principles when interacting with others.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nAttracts, hires, develops, coaches, and retains Restaurant Managers and hourly employees to ensure an engaged, high-performing team.\nWorks to create and maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for our employees.\nUses corporate training programs, individual development plans, and work assignments to develop employees knowledge and skills.\nProvides timely, constructive coaching and feedback.\nDirects restaurant operations to ensure that Dennys Brand Standards for food and facilities are consistently achieved.\nEnforces sanitary practices for the general cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant.\nDrives sales, guest count, and profit for the restaurant by: developing and executing a local store marketing plan and community relationships, and ensuring timely implementation of all Divisional and National marketing promotions\nInterprets financial and operational reports and schedules; analyzes data and identifies gaps in operating performance; and develops solutions to ensure that operating goals are achieved.\nMonitors to ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect guests, employees, and company assets.\nMaintains compliance with all Dennys employment policies, as well as state, local, and federal regulations.\nProactively ensures that problems are addressed and resolved (such as customer complaints, employee relations issues, facilities or security issues, etc.). Involves support resources, such as the District Manager or Human Resources Manager, as appropriate.\nHas a \"Guests First\" mindset. Understands who his/her guests are, and is dedicated to exceeding their expectations. Puts guests first while balancing the needs and priorities of the business to create win/win solutions.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nMust be able to lift a tray weighing up to 25 lbs\nMust be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; place items on high and low shelves in the office, store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers\nMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and grasp\nMust be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs\nMust meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling\nMust be able to operate a point-of-sale system and differentiate between monetary denominations\nMust be able to work with all Dennys menu products\nMust be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals\nMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the confined work area\nMust be able to work inside and outside the restaurant\nMust be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations\nMust 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\nMust be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas\n\nPosition Qualifications\n\nMinimum of 3 years experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or retail management; additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience\nFood Safety Manager certification required\nStrong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization\nAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language and possess basic math skills\nPlaces a value on diversity and shows respect for others\nProven ability to problem solve and handle high-stress situations\nInterprets financial statements and understands contributing factors\nMust be able to perform job duties of every position\nMust be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business\nAbility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and additional shifts as needed\nAvailable to travel, to include occasional overnight and airline travel when applicable\nHas reliable transportation in order to meet banking obligations\n\nREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:\n\nSeaside Dining Group, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. 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