Server - Fast-Paced, Great Tips, Join the Denny's Team

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $18.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Tips
flexible schedules
meal discounts
growth opportunities
team-driven environment
supportive environment

Job Description

Denny's is a well-established restaurant chain known for providing classic American diner fare with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. With locations across the United States and internationally, Denny's has built a reputation for offering a diverse menu that caters to customers at any time of day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The company emphasizes excellent customer service, quality food, and creating a comfortable dining experience for families, travelers, and locals alike. As a longstanding player in the casual dining industry, Denny's prides itself on its commitment to inclusiveness and community engagement. The corporation supports diverse work environments and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates. They actively participate in initiatives like E-Verify to ensure compliance with work authorization standards and foster a lawful and supportive workplace environment.

This job opportunity is for a Front of House (FOH) team member at Denny's, where the employee will play a vital role in delivering fast, friendly, and accurate service to guests. The position involves greeting customers, taking orders, running food and drinks, and assisting guests with recommendations and promotional programs, such as the Denny's Rewards Program. Candidates will need to be comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting and demonstrate confidence in upselling specials and high-margin items. Important elements of the role also include maintaining cleanliness and organization of the dining area, supporting both front and back-of-house team members, and efficiently processing various payment methods.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking competitive pay plus tips, flexible full-time or part-time schedules, meal discounts, and growth opportunities within a supportive and team-driven environment. The position is ideal for motivated individuals who enjoy engaging with customers and thrive in a dynamic work setting. It requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, along with being over the age of 18. Joining Denny's means becoming part of a company that values speed, service, consistency, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests. Candidates will have the chance to contribute to a vibrant team effort focused on dependable service and maximizing guest satisfaction through thoughtful engagement and upselling.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 18 years or older
  • availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • basic math skills
  • previous customer service or server experience preferred
  • ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • positive attitude and strong communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Server, waitstaff, or customer service experience preferred
  • strong communication and multitasking skills
  • comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • confident upselling and guest engagement
  • basic math and cash-handling skills
  • 18+ with nights/weekends/holiday availability

Job Duties

  • Greet guests and deliver fast, friendly, accurate service
  • take and enter orders clearly
  • coordinate with kitchen
  • run food and drinks quickly and correctly
  • upsell specials, combos, and high-margin items
  • guide guests with recommendations and suggestive selling
  • promote Denny's Rewards Program (earn points, perks, offers)
  • keep dining area clean, stocked, and guest-ready
  • process payments (cash, card, digital)
  • support team flow with FOH and BOH

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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