General Manager - Denny's - Porterville, CA

Description

Our Denny's Porterville, CA location is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to serve as our General Manager. This position will report to the Area Manager and will be responsible for overall restaurant operations execution and management of staff, controllable profit plan achievement, guest count growth, and sales building activities.

Salar range: $23.00 - $30.00 hourly.

• Minimum of 3 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 a minimum of 55 hours a week; weekend, holiday and evening shifts required.
• Food Safety Manager certification is required.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Proven problem solving ability and high stress tolerance.
• Understand financial statements and ability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Must be licensed to operate an automobile; reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift tray up to 25 lbs and lift supplies up to 50 lbs; bend, stoop, reach, lift and grasp required.
• Eligible to travel occasionally for overnight and airline travel.

• Promotes Company Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Willing to assist others without being asked.
• Prepares and interprets financial and operational reports and schedules, analyzes data and develops solutions to ensure operating goals are achieved.
• Directs restaurant operations with responsibility for guest service, brand standards execution and employee training.
• Achieves controllable profit and flow thru goals by overseeing all controllable costs and taking corrective action to achieve desired results.
• Ensures timely implementation, training and ongoing execution of all corporate initiatives and marketing promotions.
• Develops Restaurant Managers and hourly employees through corporate training programs, individual development plans and assignments; provides coaching and constructive feedback.
• Ensures all equipment and facilities are in compliance with Brand Standards and all government regulations; takes corrective action when required.
• Attracts, hires, onboards and retains the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and guest service standards.
• Proactively handles employee relations issues and deviations from Brand Standards; involves the AM and Human Resources Manager as appropriate to resolve issues.
• Develops and executes the local store marketing plan to build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to drive sales and 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 employer’s employment policies and Brand Standards to include all state, local and federal regulations.
• Follows management cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures as outlined by the employer.
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• 401(k) - dollar‑for‑dollar match.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Training and Paid Time Off.
• Company‑wide discount: 25% at over 40 corporate‑affiliated restaurants.
• Flexible schedules.