Area Manager, Denny's Restaurant- (Grants Pass, Or, Roseburg, Or)

At Denny's restaurant we're about creating memories and bringing people together over great food and genuine hospitality. With our iconic brand and commitment to quality, we've been a beloved fixture in communities across the country for decades.

We are seeking an Area Manager to be the driving force behind the success of multiple restaurant locations in theOregon area for our Grants Pass, Eugene, Klamath Falls, and Roseburg Oregon locations. This position will be reporting to the Director of Operations (DO) and will be responsible for revenue growth through planning, direction setting, operational focus, financial results management, coaching of in-restaurant leaders, and employee development for our designated multi-unit Denny's restaurants.

If you can do the following, please apply and join our family!

• Lead and empower a team of Managers and staff to deliver outstanding service and uphold our brand standards.
• Ensure operational excellence across all locations, including staffing, training, inventory management, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive sales growth and profitability through strategic initiatives, marketing campaigns, and community engagement.Implement initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction, foster repeat business, and elevate the overall dining experience.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes Company Mission, Vision and Core 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.
• Other tasks and duties may be assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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.
• High School diploma or equivalent and or experience preferred
• Ability to work a minimum of 55 hours a week.
• 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.
• 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 areas.
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Grants Pass, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person