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Denny's Premium Server

San Jose, CA · On-site

DENNY'S PREMIUM SERVER POSITION As a Denny's Premium Server you provide more than a meal for your guests. You provide an experience that goes way beyond taste. This is about how they feel when they ...

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Denny's Server - Part Time

Wytheville, VA · On-site

Invite guests to join the Denny's Rewards Program , explaining benefits such as exclusive offers, birthday treats, and earning points toward free meals * Maintain a clean, organized dining room

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Denny's Server

Roanoke, VA · On-site

Invite guests to join the Denny's Rewards Program , explaining benefits such as exclusive offers, birthday treats, and earning points toward free meals * Maintain a clean, organized dining room

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Denny's Careers in Denny's

Oklahoma City, OK

$12 - $18/hr

Denny's Careers in Denny's #6888 At Denny's we love to feed people. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a talented Restaurant Manager for Denny's #6888. This position ...

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Server Part Time Denny's

Sanford, FL · On-site

As a Front of House (FOH) Server at Denny's, you play a key role in creating a positive dining experience for every guest. From greeting and guiding guests through the menu to recommending specials ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Fresno, CA · On-site

$68K - $84K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Kingsburg, CA · On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

Denny's

District Manager - Dennys

Kingsburg, CA · On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Fresno, CA · On-site

$72K - $89K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Sanger, CA · On-site

$67K - $83K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Fresno, CA · On-site

$68K - $84K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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Server Join the Denny's Team

Leominster, MA · On-site

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 What We ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Fowler, CA · On-site

$68K - $83K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Kerman, CA · On-site

$66K - $81K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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Cook Full Time Dennys

Sanford, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

About the Job: Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you'll be the one making sure plates hit the ...

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District Manager - Dennys

Fresno, CA · On-site

$72K - $89K/yr

Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Denny's restaurant units, ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. * Implement and maintain consistent operational processes ...

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Cook Full Time Dennys

Sun City Center, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

About the Job: Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you'll be the one making sure plates hit the ...

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How much do dennys jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for dennys in the United States is $43,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the biggest challenges faced by Denny's servers during peak hours, and how can new hires prepare for them?

During peak hours, Denny's servers often manage multiple tables simultaneously, handle special requests, and coordinate closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery. This fast-paced environment can be challenging for new hires, but preparation involves developing strong multitasking, communication, and stress-management skills. Shadowing experienced team members, learning the menu thoroughly, and staying organized can help new hires adapt quickly and provide excellent customer service even during busy times.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Denny's Restaurant Server, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Denny's Restaurant Server, you need excellent customer service skills, basic math abilities, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic food safety certifications are often required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities help you stand out in this fast-paced environment. These skills and qualifications ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and a positive dining experience for guests.

What is a Denny's employee?

A Denny's employee is someone who works at Denny's, a popular American diner-style restaurant chain known for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24/7. Denny's offers a variety of job positions, including servers, cooks, hosts, bussers, and management roles. Employees are responsible for providing customer service, preparing and serving food, keeping the restaurant clean, and ensuring guests have a positive dining experience. Working at Denny's can involve flexible hours and the opportunity for career advancement within the company.

What is the difference between Dennys vs Waitstaff?

AspectDennysWaitstaff
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service skills
Work EnvironmentCasual dining restaurant, fast-pacedRestaurant setting, customer-facing, fast-paced
Employer & IndustryRestaurant chains, hospitality industryRestaurants, hospitality industry
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Dennys employees typically work as waitstaff, providing customer service in a casual dining environment. The roles share similar credentials and work settings, making them closely related. The main difference is that Dennys is a specific restaurant chain, while waitstaff is a general job title applicable across many restaurants.

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Infographic showing various Dennys job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $43,755 per year, or $21 per hour.
Denny's Cook (Duplicate) - Franchise

Denny's Cook (Duplicate) - Franchise

Denny's

Winchester, VA

$11.75 - $15/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 hours ago

Denny's rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 245 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 86 rated restaurants

Job description

Job Requirements

Denny's - Now Hiring Cooks!

Denny's Cooks you do more than follow a recipe. A lot more. Because the food you create could be a mood-changer. Maybe even a day changer. Something delicious that ignites our guests' taste buds just enough to take their minds off their problems - if even for a few minutes.

A Denny's Cook has a "Guests First" attitude, preparing guest selections, following set recipes, & brand standards, presenting it on a great-looking plate, all while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.

Cooks also:

  • Honor guest requests for special orders.
  • Correctly call the wheel.
  • Clean, complete side work, and organize supplies as required.
  • Monitor waste and other food cost controls.
  • Willingly assist other team members without being asked.
  • Provide total guest satisfaction.

No Experience Is Necessary, we will teach you everything else you need to know.

Ready to Join our Team?

For immediate consideration- Apply to Dennys.isolvedhire.com or stop by & apply in person. Walk-Ins are welcome!


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

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.


Work Experience

Qualifications:

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • 6 months restaurant or hospitality industry experience preferred

Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to lift & carry up to 50lbs, periodically
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, stand, & walk
  • Must be able to work with all Denny's menu items

Benefits

What's in it for you? 

  • Flexible schedules and shifts available
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth, and training programs that are the best in the industry.
  • Employee Discount
  • Medical Benefits

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.
Employment Type: PART_TIME

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