Restaurant Manager (Unit Manager)

Restaurant Manager

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll partner with the General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure our guests receive outstanding service every visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts
• Coach, develop, and supervise front-of-house and back-of-house team members
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and brand standards
• Drive guest satisfaction by resolving concerns and creating memorable experiences
• Monitor labor, food costs, waste, inventory, and cash controls
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts
• Conduct restaurant inspections and operational walk-throughs
• Manage ordering, inventory counts, and vendor deliveries
• Complete administrative duties including audits, employee documentation, and reporting
• Step into operational roles when needed to support the team and maintain service standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and operational performance
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver's license
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Experience

• Full-service restaurant experience
• Experience hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
• Strong understanding of P&L performance and cost controls
• Experience managing multiple shifts and high-volume operations

Why Join Denny's?

Competitive Benefits Package

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Ongoing Leadership Development

Stable, Established Brand with Strong Support

What Success Looks Like

You lead by example, inspire your team, maintain operational excellence, and consistently deliver great food and exceptional guest experiences. You're comfortable working alongside your team, solving problems in real time, and holding high standards for performance, cleanliness, and hospitality.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and help build a winning team, apply today.

Apply Now

Join Denny's and become part of a team that values leadership, accountability, guest service, and growth.

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred: Computer/Technical Literacy: Novice

Preferred: Financial Accumen: Novice

Behaviors

Preferred: Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Preferred: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Preferred: Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Preferred: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred: ServSafe

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