Area Manager - Denny's

Description

For over 30 years, the Denco Family of companies has been dedicated to ensuring a world-class experience for its associates, clients and customers. With an unwavering commitment to quality products and prompt, hospitable service, the Denco Family of companies combines the power of 7 national brands and countless locations across the United States with the integrity and hands-on discipline of a family operation. Through a talented team of over 1,200 associates, Denco Family realizes continued growth and diversification while placing a strong emphasis on culture, education, and diversity.

Denny's restaurant is seeking a Area Manager for multi-unit locations. The Area Manager will be reporting to Director of Operations (DO). The Area Manager (AM) is responsible for revenue growth through planning, direction setting, operational focus, financial results management, coaching of in-restaurant leaders, and employee development for a designated group of restaurants within a specified geographic area.

Job Responsibilities

• Represents Company Vision, Mission and Values
• Drives sales, guest count growth and profit for assigned geographic area; does so by (among others):
• Encouraging General Managers to promote the business through community involvement activities and coaching General Managers to develop and execute their local store marketing plans
• Ensuring the success of the, national and local store marketing programs and promoting marketing initiatives
• Coaching General Managers to ensure Denny’s Brand Standards, policies and procedures, all health codes and other regulatory requirements and employment laws
• Interprets financial and operational reports, analyzes and identifies gaps in operational performance (including balanced scorecard and other published reports) and develops and successfully implements solutions to ensure operating goals are achieved
• Communicates the company’s objectives to all store management teams, and leads the annual area planning process by aligning area goals with the corporate strategic annual operating plan
• Hires, trains, coaches, and develops General Managers and Restaurant Managers and proactively executes succession planning for future management needs; coaches General Managers on talent assessment within their own units
• Coaches management teams to ensure a service and hospitality focused environment for our guests and employees
• Assumes accountability for the management teams’ performance; coaches General Managers to ensure effective management routines and operating systems within each unit; addresses performance issues quickly; provides ongoing coaching and development
• All other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years restaurant management or similar operations leadership experience required; complimentary experience in Training, Health and Safety, Human Resources, or Facilities Departments a plus
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Food Safety Managers Certificate required
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Excellent oral (including public speaking) and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to coach and motivate others to achieve area and corporate goals
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to partner with others to achieve results/resolution
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others
• Excellent financial and business acumen
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, days and evenings
• Licensed to operate an automobile without hours of operations restrictions

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
• Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area
• Must be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations
• Must be able to work inside and outside of the restaurant
• Must be able to operate the company point-of-sale system
• Must be able to drive, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to travel frequently (up to 75%), including overnight stays and airline travel when applicable
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.
 
Denco Family, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary : $65,000 - $100,000