General Manager - Denny's - Whittier, CA

Job Details Job Location
: 8425 S Pioneer Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606 Dennys 7383 - Whittier, CA Salary Range
: $2480.00 - $3080.00 Salary Description

For over 30 years, the Denco Family of companies has been dedicated to ensuring a world-class experience for its associates, clients and customers. With an unwavering commitment to quality products and prompt, hospitable service, the Denco Family of companies combines the power of 7 national brands and countless locations across the United States with the integrity and hands-on discipline of a family operation.

Through a talented team of over 1,200 associates, Denco Family realizes continued growth and diversification while placing a strong emphasis on culture, education, and diversity.

We take our Core Values seriously by supporting you with financial, mental health, and health resources to ensure you are focused on your family and our family too!

Get discounts at all partnered restaurants, just for being part of our family. This applies to all employees across all concepts – don’t miss out!

We love to promote from within our company! We will provide you with the tools and on going training to grow in your current position and have the ability to grow within our company.

Come join our family!

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

Additional responsibilities include 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 guest satisfaction

• 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.
• 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 the appropriate corrective action to achieve the desired result.
• 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 to employees as needed.
• Ensures all equipment and facilities are in compliance with Brand Standards and all government regulations and 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 employers 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.

• 401(k) - we match dollar for dollar!
• We offer Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Training
• Paid Time off
• Company-wide discount - receive a 25% discount at over 40 company-affiliated restaurants!
• Flexible Schedules - well work with you because employee work/life balance matters!

• Minimum of 3 years experience in 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.
• Ability to work a minimum of 55 hours a 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.
• Interprets financial statements and…