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Bench Store Manager Dash In | Full-Time | SalaryPay Range: $64,000–$77,000 base salary
Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus
Territory: Baltimore (Ellicott City, Bowie, Upper Marlboro)
Travel Required: Yes – between assigned locationsThe OpportunityDash In is hiring a Bench Store Manager to support and learn our Delaware market while preparing to take over a store of your own. This role is ideal for experienced restaurant managers, kitchen managers, or multi-unit leaders who want broader operational exposure, real P&L responsibility, and a clear path to becoming a Store General Manager.You’ll train alongside seasoned leaders, step in to run stores when needed, and build the skills required to manage a Dash In location independently once placed.This is not a desk job. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and built for leaders who know how to run a floor, coach a team, and protect the business.What You’ll Do
Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus
Territory: Baltimore (Ellicott City, Bowie, Upper Marlboro)
Travel Required: Yes – between assigned locationsThe OpportunityDash In is hiring a Bench Store Manager to support and learn our Delaware market while preparing to take over a store of your own. This role is ideal for experienced restaurant managers, kitchen managers, or multi-unit leaders who want broader operational exposure, real P&L responsibility, and a clear path to becoming a Store General Manager.You’ll train alongside seasoned leaders, step in to run stores when needed, and build the skills required to manage a Dash In location independently once placed.This is not a desk job. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and built for leaders who know how to run a floor, coach a team, and protect the business.What You’ll Do
- Lead teams on the ground – hire, train, coach, and hold leaders and hourly team members accountable for performance and guest experience
- Run high-volume operations – foodservice, retail, and labor in a busy, guest-focused environment
- Manage the numbers – own store-level P&L results including sales, margins, labor, and controllable expenses
- Execute brand standards – food safety, age verification, cash handling, audits, and guest experience scores
- Support multiple locations – travel between Delaware-area stores as business needs require
- Train for your next step – gain the experience needed to become a Store General Manager when a location opens
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in restaurants, foodservice, retail, or hospitality
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Experience with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and labor control
- Comfort owning results and making decisions on the floor
- P&L exposure strongly preferred
- High school diploma or GED required (college coursework a plus)
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Willingness to travel between sites and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Flexible schedule based on business needs (this is a 24/7 operation)
- Travel between Delaware locations required
- Initial training may occur outside your home location (accommodations provided if needed)
- Acts as the store leader during General Manager absences once trained
- Clear path to becoming a Store General Manager
- Exposure to multiple locations
- Strong fit for restaurant leaders ready to expand beyond the kitchen or dining room
- Real responsibility, real authority, real expectations
- Financial Well-being – Employer 401(k) with employer-matched contribution up to 7% and financial planning assistance
- Career Growth – Advancement opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Employee Discounts – Free coffee and fountain beverages, plus discounts on fresh food and car washes
- $500 LifeBalance Account for eligible healthcare expenses after 6 months of employment
- Education support including GED completion program for sales associates
- Paid Time Off – Vacation starting at 2 weeks, sick and personal leave, plus paid holidays including a floating holiday
- Paid Community Engagement – 2 paid community service days each year
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- Education & Development – 100% tuition reimbursement, development programs, and certificate assistance (up to 100% employer-paid)
- Healthcare – Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with health savings account option
- Insurance – Pet insurance, basic life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
Salary : $64,000 - $77,000