Bench General Manager (DE Region)

About the role

Dash In is hiring a Bench Store Manager to support and learn our Delaware market while preparing to take over a store of your own. This role is ideal for experienced restaurant managers, kitchen managers, or multi-unit leaders who want broader operational exposure, real P&L responsibility, and a clear path to becoming a Store General Manager. You’ll train alongside seasoned leaders, step in to run stores when needed, and build the skills required to manage a Dash In location independently once placed. This is not a desk job. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and built for leaders who know how to run a floor, coach a team, and protect the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on the ground – hire, train, coach, and hold leaders and hourly team members accountable for performance and guest experience
• Run high-volume operations – foodservice, retail, and labor in a busy, guest-focused environment
• Manage the numbers – own store-level P&L results including sales, margins, labor, and controllable expenses
• Execute brand standards – food safety, age verification, cash handling, audits, and guest experience scores
• Support multiple locations – travel between Delaware-area stores as business needs require
• Train for your next step – gain the experience needed to become a Store General Manager when a location opens

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in restaurants, foodservice, retail, or hospitality
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and labor control
• Comfort owning results and making decisions on the floor
• P&L exposure strongly preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (college coursework a plus)
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Willingness to travel between sites and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Financial Well-being – Employer 401(k) with employer-matched contribution up to 7% and financial planning assistance
• Career Growth – Advancement opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region
• Employee Discounts – Free coffee and fountain beverages, plus discounts on fresh food and car washes
• Paid Time Off – Vacation starting at 2 weeks, sick and personal leave, plus paid holidays including a floating holiday
• Paid Community Engagement – 2 paid community service days each year
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Education & Development – 100% tuition reimbursement, development programs, and certificate assistance (up to 100% employer-paid)
• Healthcare – Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with health savings account option
• Insurance – Pet insurance, basic life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pay

Pay Range: $64,000–$77,000 base salary. Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule based on business needs (this is a 24/7 operation)
• Travel between Delaware locations required
• Territory includes Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Claymont
• Initial training may occur outside your home location (accommodations provided if needed)
• Acts as the store leader during General Manager absences once trained