This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny’s.

Compensation: Up to $19.50/hour

DENNY’S SERVER POSITION

 

As a Server, you’re the guest’s connection to the diner. Which means you’re an advisor. A mind-reader. A friendly ear. And sometimes, a compassionate conversationalist. Responsibilities include:

Taking food orders and keeping drinks filledMaking sure guests’ meals and their experience is as perfect as possibleServing guests with a warm friendly smile.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Server greets, seats, and services guests in a friendly and courteous manner, takes and delivers orders, suggestively sells, receives payment, and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and address guest concerns in a timely and courteous manner.

Essential Functions

Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbsAbility to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs to shoulder heightAble to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grabMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the work areaMust be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8-hour shiftMust be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needsMust meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handlingMust be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominationsMust be able to serve all Denny’s menu productsMust be able to operate point of sale systemMust be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals

Position Qualifications

Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writingMust be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the positionMust be able to work in a team environmentMeets Denny’s uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shiftMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekendsPossesses excellent guest service skillsPossesses basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructionsPlaces a value on diversity and shows respect for others

Physical Requirements – Ability to stand and walk approximately 85%-95% of shift; ability to lift and carry 10-65 lbs; ability to move freely throughout the restaurant; ability to operate restaurant equipment and drive a motor vehicle.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  

The Company will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Denny’s, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc. is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing and scheduling. Denny’s, Inc. will not receive a copy of any application you submit for this job posting and will have no control over whether you receive an interview and/or are ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisees’ employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc., will be your employer.

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in a Denny’s restaurant, but is not a complete job description. People who work in a Denny’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

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