General Manager - Denny's , Whittier, CA

Overview

11891 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602 Dennys 7043 - Whittier, CA 90601 Salary Range: $23.00 - $30.00 Hourly

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (full time employees)
• Dependent Care
• 401(k) With Employer Match
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• EAP program
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Company-wide discount – over 40 company-affiliated restaurants!
• Employee Referral Bonus – refer a friend and get paid!
• Advancement – On-the-job skills training to prepare employees for upward mobility opportunities.

• Competitive pay + quarterly bonus (if qualifies)
• Paid Time Off & Sick time
• Casual Work Attire

• 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, and include, but not limited to the following:
• 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 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 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.
• 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 understands contributing…