Duties and Responsibilities:

· Directs restaurant operations with responsibility for guest service, brand standards execution, and employee training.

· Achieves controllable profit goals by overseeing labor and food controls and takes corrective action to achieve the desired result.

· Drives for results by planning and following a course of action despite obstacles, setbacks, resistance, or rejection. Does what is takes to complete a task.

· Develops hourly employees through company sponsored training programs, individual development plans, and assignments.

· Ensures all equipment and facilities are in compliance with company standards and takes corrective action when required.

· Attracts, hires, and retains the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and customer service standards.

· Team player that supports both the service and kitchen production with "hands-on" style and hard working to support our employees.

· Must be flexible to work late night hours as Denny's is open 24 hours a day

· Possess great hospitality and customer relations skills to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.

· Develops and executes the local store marketing plan to build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to drive sales and guest counts.

· All other tasks and duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements Qualifications Required:

· 2 years experience in restaurant management, additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred.

· Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but an individual with a high school diploma or equivalent and a proven, successful operations background will be considered.

· Strong organization skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

· ServSafe certification preferred.

· Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps.

· Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others.

· Disciplined and flexible with the ability to adjust to changing local market and restaurant conditions while properly balancing work and personal life.

· Solid financial and business acumen.

· Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail.

· Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

· Licensed to operate an automobile without hours of operations restrictions.

Physical Requirements:

· The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

· The ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

· Ability to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas.