Restaurant Manager - Dennys #7743, Roseburg, OR

Denco Family•Roseburg, OR

14d•$45,000 - $54,999•Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager supervises approximately 15–20 crew members and is responsible for proper execution of restaurant operations on assigned shifts, delivering a great guest dining experience, and upholding service and quality standards. Working alongside 1–2 peer Restaurant Managers and/or Hourly Supervisors, the Restaurant Manager supports the General Manager, who has overall accountability for restaurant success. The role requires rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and focuses on employee selection and retention, operational improvement, financial performance, operating plans, and costs. A strong commitment to guest satisfaction is essential. The Restaurant Manager oversees assigned shifts, directs hourly staff, and helps ensure brand standards and guest service standards are met in a clean, pleasant environment. The position also supports staffing, training, employee development, operational controls, food safety, security, compliance, and community relations. This role requires the ability to perform the duties of every position and to work in varied restaurant environments, including indoor and outdoor areas, kitchens, freezers, and confined work areas.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail management.
Food Safety Manager certification required.
Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
Strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English with all levels of the organization.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to value diversity and show respect for others.
Proven ability to solve problems and handle high-stress situations.
Ability to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factors.
Ability to perform the job duties of every position and multitask according to business demands.
Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective actions.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to meet applicable state, county, or municipal food-handling health regulations.
Ability to operate a point-of-sale system and differentiate monetary denominations.
Ability to work with all Denny’s menu products and around potentially hazardous chemicals.
Ability to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations.
Ability to stand and walk during 10–12-hour shifts; occasional shifts exceeding 10 hours may be required.
Ability to lift a tray weighing up to 25 pounds and lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds, including placing items on high and low shelves.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and grasp; sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work areas.
Ability to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas.

Nice To Haves

Additional operations and/or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Promote the Company Mission, Vision, and Core Values, and willingly assist others.
Prepare and interpret financial and operational reports and schedules, analyze data, and develop solutions to achieve operating goals.
Assist the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts and directing hourly staff to meet brand and guest service standards in a clean and pleasant environment.
Monitor controls and take corrective action to help achieve controllable profit goals.
Develop and coach hourly employees on brand standards, company policies and procedures, and guest-focused programs.
Work with the General Manager to attract, hire, onboard, and retain hourly employees.
Bring employee relations issues, brand-standard deviations, and guest issues to the General Manager; recommend corrections and participate in implementing them.
Support employee development through corporate training programs, individual development plans, and system assignments.
Build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to support community relations and increase guest counts.
Monitor security procedures to protect employees, guests, and company assets.
Enforce sanitary food-handling practices and cleanliness and maintenance standards in kitchen, dining areas, and restrooms.
Help create and maintain an enjoyable and respectful environment for guests and employees.
Maintain compliance with employment policies, Brand Standards, and applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
Follow management procedures for cash handling, inventory, and other operations.
Complete other assigned tasks and duties.