Job Requirements

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

At Denny’s, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny’s!

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. 

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 addresses guests concerns in a timely and courteous manner.

 

Job Requirements

Key Business Areas:

A “Key Business Area” is an area of performance in which the Server must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions:

Demonstrates a sense of urgency when serving guests; meets service cycle timing standardsGreats guests immediately upon arrival and acknowledges them at departureAssists with guests seating, utilizing proper arrival order and rotation procedures; assists with any special needsSuggestively sells and achieves guest check average targetsAccurately enters orders on point of sale systemPrepares beverage orders as well as some appetizers, salads, and dessertsChecks prepared orders for completeness and presentationDelivers food and beverage orders timely and in accordance with standardsAttends to guest during the entire dining experience in a prompt and courteous mannerDemonstrates knowledge of station and floor breakdownsPossesses strong product and menu knowledgeUses proper telephone etiquette; assists with “to go” ordersPre-busses tables in a timely manner; clears, cleans and presets tables promptly upon guests departureAddresses complaints and requests promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issuesDemonstrates safe cash handling procedures in accordance with policy and accurately completes cash, credit card, and discount transactionsWillingly assists others without being askedMaintains cleanliness and organization of dining room and service areaCompletes all required side-work, including deep cleaning assignmentsProvides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guestsAdheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures

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 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

Pay rate min $19.97 hourly up to $25.00 hourly plus tips based on attendance, performance & sales.

Please note that this is a Part-Time position and does not include benefits.

At Denny’s, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny’s! We would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Work Experience

Able to obtain a valid food handlers card.

Disclaimer
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. Our brand is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.