# General Manager Denny's

**Company:** [LV Petroleum](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/3iFB2d54yEBRj45hax2Voz.md)
**Location:** Strafford, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Full Service Dining

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## Description

**Denny’s is looking for an experienced, energetic, and people-focused General Manager to lead our restaurant team!** As General Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall success of the restaurant, including team leadership, guest satisfaction, sales, profitability, food quality, and daily operations.

We’re looking for a strong leader who can build an engaged team, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and create a restaurant culture where people want to work and guests want to return.

### What You’ll Do:

-   Lead and develop the restaurant team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
-   Create a positive, team-oriented culture focused on hospitality and guest satisfaction.
-   Ensure Denny’s standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety are consistently met.
-   Drive sales and profitability through strong operational execution and effective cost management.
-   Monitor restaurant performance and take action to achieve sales, labor, food cost, and other financial goals.
-   Ensure guests receive friendly, accurate, and timely service throughout every shift.
-   Maintain high standards for food preparation, presentation, and consistency.
-   Manage staffing levels, scheduling, labor costs, and daily deployment.
-   Recruit and retain high-quality team members and develop future leaders.
-   Ensure compliance with company policies, health department regulations, food safety standards, and workplace safety requirements.
-   Manage inventory, ordering, waste, and food costs to protect profitability.
-   Conduct regular restaurant walks and ensure the facility, equipment, kitchen, and dining areas are clean, safe, and well maintained.
-   Lead opening, closing, and daily operating procedures.
-   Respond professionally to guest concerns and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
-   Communicate regularly with leadership and ensure the restaurant is meeting company expectations.
-   Lead by example and be willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team.

## Requirements

-   Previous restaurant management or General Manager experience.
-   Strong leadership and team-building skills.
-   Experience hiring, training, coaching, and developing employees.
-   Strong understanding of restaurant operations, labor management, and food cost control.
-   Excellent customer service and communication skills.
-   Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
-   Ability to analyze restaurant performance and take action to improve results.
-   Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
-   ServSafe or food safety certification preferred, where applicable.
-   Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity)
-   Training & Development