This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny’s.

Denny’s Shift Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager, the Shift Managers are responsible for the supervision of approximately 5 – 20 crew members and proper execution of restaurant operations on a shift. Additional responsibilities include focus on employee retention, continuous operational improvement, understanding profit and loss statements, operating plans, and cost management. This position must have a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

Ability to prepare and interpret business reports and schedules, analyze data and develop solutions to ensure operating goals are achievedAssists the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts, monitoring brand standards execution and adherence, and directs hourly staff to achieve guest service standards in a clean and pleasant environmentDevelops and coaches hourly employees on brand standards, corporate policies and procedures, and other guest focused programs/activities to meet or exceed guest service standardsWorks with the General Manager to attract, hire, onboard, and retain competitive hourly talent to meet staffing requirementsBrings employee relations issues, deviations from brand standards, and other guest issues to the attention of the General Manager and recommends and participates in the execution of corrective actionDevelops relationships with civic, business, school and professional organizations to establish good community relationsEnsures proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assetsEnforces sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining areasWorks to create and maintain an enjoyable and respectful environment for our guests and employeesAddresses and resolves customer complaints and requests promptly and in a courteous mannerFollows management cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures as outlined in Denny’s brand standardsCompletes all other tasks and duties as assignedWillingness to assist others without being askedAdhere to all stage, county or municipal regulations pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling

Job Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry trays or supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.Must be able to operate point of sale system and differentiate between monetary denominationsMust be able to serve all Denny’s menu productsAbility to work around potentially hazardous chemicalsMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work areaMust have the ability to work inside and/or outsideMust be able to stand the duration of a 4 to 10 hour shiftTwo or more years’ experience in restaurant, hospitality or retail managementAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but an individual with a high school diploma or equivalent and a proven, successful operations background will be consideredSuccessfully complete the Denny’s Manager’s in Training (MIT) programFood Safety Manager certificationStrong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organizationHas proven the ability to solve problems and handle high stress situationsAbility to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factorsAbility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings and travel when neededLicensed to operate an automobile without restrictionsMust have reliable transportation
Additional Information

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Denny’s, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc. is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing and scheduling. Denny’s, Inc. will not receive a copy of any application you submit for this job posting and will have no control over whether you receive an interview and/or are ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisees’ employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc., will be your employer.

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in a Denny’s restaurant, but is not a complete job description. People who work in a Denny’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

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