Restaurant General Manager experience is a must. As our Designated General Manager , you will be the driving force behind our daily operations, cultivating a high-energy environment where exceptional guest experiences and seamless teamwork thrive. You will lead with passion, championing both front-of-house hospitality and back-of-house operational excellence to maximize profitability and elevate our brand.

Key Leadership Responsibilities Team Building and Coaching:

Recruit, hire, and mentor a passionate hospitality team, fostering a service culture and developing a high-performance team.

Financial Management:

Oversee the financial performance of the business unit through effective scheduling, inventory control, and cost control measures. Driving and supporting sales initiatives and profitability.

Guest Hospitality:

Actively engaging with guests and handling guest reactions and expectations with tact and professionalism.

Quality Control:

Inspire a culture of excellence in food preparation, strict food safety, and optimal sanitation standards.

Culture & Accountability:

Foster a positive work culture while fair-mindedly upholding restaurant policies and performance standards.

Required Skills Dynamic Leadership:

Proven ability to lead, inspire a team, and keep cool under high-volume pressure.

Exceptional Communication:

Stellar interpersonal skills rooted in empathy, customer service, and team engagement.

Operational Agility:

Master-level organization and time management to navigate shifting floor priorities fluidly.

Experience:

Proven track record in restaurant environments, with previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

Comfortable managing administrative tasks using a variety of technical systems.

What we offer:

Daytime hours and 5-day work week Competitive pay Comprehensive benefit options including 401K with up to 4% employer match Bonus eligibility - High performing manager are eligible to participate in a bonus program with 50% profit sharing without any upfront investment Career Development opportunities Paid Time Off - eligible for 2 weeks of PTO as of the first year of employment EEO Employer Since 1958, IHOP® has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there's one ingredient that's always constant — a smile. We've seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one. This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP®. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. -