Server 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 renowned restaurant chain known for its welcoming atmosphere, 24/7 service, and extensive menu that caters to a wide variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Established in 1953, the company has grown into one of the leading casual dining chains across the United States and beyond, serving millions of guests annually. Denny's commitment to providing fast, friendly, and accurate service is central to its brand promise, and its focus on customer satisfaction has made it a favorite among families, travelers, and local diners.

As a part of the Denny's front-of-house team, this role involves being the face of the restaurant, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring that guests have a memorable dining experience. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, providing competitive pay plus tips, meal discounts, and access to growth opportunities within the company. The work environment at Denny's is team-driven and supportive, encouraging collaboration and mutual respect among employees. Denny's also actively promotes diversity and equal opportunity in its workforce, committing to inclusiveness across all levels of employment.

The primary responsibilities of this role include greeting guests warmly upon arrival, taking and entering orders accurately while coordinating efficiently with kitchen staff, and running food and drinks promptly to the tables. Upselling is a critical aspect of the position, requiring confidence in promoting specials, combos, and high-margin menu items to enhance guests' dining experiences and increase sales. Part of the role also involves engaging guests through informed recommendations and helping them navigate Denny's Rewards Program, which offers points, perks, and exclusive offers to returning customers. Maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of the dining area is essential, along with processing payments accurately, whether cash, card, or digital.

Additionally, excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment are necessary to support smooth operations between the front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Prospective candidates should be comfortable with the ups and downs of a dynamic restaurant setting and have basic math skills for cash handling. The job requires employees to be 18 years or older, with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Joining the Denny's front-of-house team means becoming part of a dependable service-oriented group that values speed, consistency, and guest engagement. Employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to a respectful and energetic workplace. Candidates passionate about hospitality and customer service will find this role rewarding and well-suited to developing a fulfilling career in the restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years old
  • availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • basic math skills
  • ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
  • excellent communication skills
  • previous experience in server or customer service role preferred
  • confidence in upselling and guest interaction

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as server, waitstaff, or in customer service preferred
  • strong communication and multitasking skills
  • comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • confident in upselling and guest engagement
  • basic math and cash handling skills
  • availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • at least 18 years old

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
  • keep dining area clean, stocked, and guest-ready
  • process payments (cash, card, digital)
  • support team flow with front-of-house and back-of-house

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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