Overnight Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

What You'll Do Cook the Line

• Execute the Denny's menu with speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Prepare food according to recipes and Brand Standards.
• Manage ticket times and food quality during overnight service.
• Complete prep work and maintain product levels throughout the shift.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, labeling, dating, and temperature compliance.

• Serve as the Manager on Duty during overnight hours.
• Lead both Back-of-House and Front-of-House hourly team members.
• Support servers and other front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest service.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain communication between the kitchen and dining room to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete shift documentation and communicate important updates to restaurant management.

• Coach and develop cooks and other hourly team members.
• Train new employees on food preparation, safety, and Brand Standards.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Lead by example through hands-on participation in daily operations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health department regulations.
• Monitor inventory, rotate product using FIFO, and assist with deliveries.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and guest-ready restaurant throughout the overnight shift.

• 3+ years of restaurant kitchen experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food safety practices
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A team-first attitude with a passion for developing others
• ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays

• Leadership position with advancement opportunities
• Be the leader who keeps the restaurant running overnight
• Gain management experience while remaining hands-on in the kitchen
• Develop leadership skills that prepare you for Restaurant Manager opportunities
• Work with a team that values quality, teamwork, and guest service

At RREMC, we believe our leaders should lead from the front. Our Overnight Kitchen Managers are trusted to make decisions, develop their teams, and create exceptional experiences for our guests—one shift at a time.

If you're ready to take the next step in your restaurant career and become a key leader in our overnight operation, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and lead the overnight team at Denny's!