Shift Leader

JOB SUMMARY

This person will be responsible for overseeing restaurant activities in the absence of a Manager.


JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and oversee restaurant operations when management is not present.
• Ability to adhere to security measures.
• Must adhere to all Denny's policies and procedures.
• Oversee standard compliance and safety practices at all times.
• Complete assigned office duties such as guest check validation, timely drawer changes and balancing as well as ensuring that readings are taken.
• Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly in a clean, safe and sanitary manner according to all established procedures, performance standards and specifications.
• Must complete all training courses.
• When manager is not present; if there is an absence of any job code must personally fill any position or assign someone to fill position.
• Embodies and promotes Denny's Inc. and Franchise company values.
• Added duties as assigned by Manager and General Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive standing without breaks
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 21/2 to 3 feet
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
• Must be able to fit through openings 30" wide
• Must be able to work irregular hours and under heavy pressure/stress
• Bending, reaching, walking
• Communicating with customers
• Must be able to work computer and have good phone skills
• Operating cash register
• Carrying trays of food products
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. weighing about 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Above standard verbal and written skills.
• Above standard communication and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Guest oriented personality
• Knowledge of all facets of restaurant operations.
• Ability to function under stress during peak hours of operation.
• Excellent physical condition due to walking, standing, lifting, bending and extreme temperature variances that accompany the job.
• Simple math skills required.
• Flexibility and ability to manage change and fill positions as needed.
• Knowledge of all job codes.
• Must meet any State, County or Municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling.
• Must adhere to all Denny's policies. Must complete all video training, anti-discrimination & anti-harassment training and comply with Denny's nondiscrimination policies.

All employees applying for Unit Aide, Manager or Office staff position must comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy and complete a drug screen.


The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

This position will include any and all (various) duties assigned to ensure the proper functioning of operations in the department/area.
Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training