District Manager

Reporting to the Director of Operations your responsibility is brand management and revenue growth through planning, direction setting, operational focus, financial results management, coaching of in-restaurant leaders, and employee development for a group of restaurants within a specified geographic area. 

A “Key Business Area” is an area of performance in which the District Manager must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in Denny’s Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions:

·        Lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

·        Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting

·        Must be able 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

·        Ability 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 work inside and outside of the restaurant

·        Must be able to operate the Denny’s point of sale system

·        The ability to drive, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time

·        Ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays and airline travel when applicable

·        Ability to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

• 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
• Communicates 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