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Overnight Kitchen Manager

West Lebanon, NH · On-site

$55K/yr

Execute the Denny's menu with speed, accuracy, and consistency. * Prepare food according to recipes ... Gain management experience while remaining hands-on in the kitchen * Develop leadership skills that ...

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Denny's Cook

Richmond Hill, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

About the Job: Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short ... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ...

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Denny's Cooks

Norcross, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

About the Job: Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short ... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ...

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Denny's Cook Full Time

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ... Supportive team environment Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ...

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Denny's Cooks - Castleton

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

About the Job: Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks! As a short order cook, line cook, grill cook ... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ...

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Denny's Cooks

Michigan City, IN · On-site

$15/hr

... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ... Supportive team environment Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ...

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Denny's Cooks

GA · On-site

$15/hr

... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ... Supportive team environment Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ...

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Denny's Cooks - Late Night

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

About the Job: Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short ... and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets * Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen ...

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Denny's Premium Server

Brentwood, CA · On-site

Overseeing restaurant operations execution and management of staff in lieu of Restaurant Manager ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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Denny's Premium Server

Tustin, CA · On-site

Overseeing restaurant operations execution and management of staff in lieu of Restaurant Manager ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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Denny's Premium Server

San Jose, CA · On-site

Overseeing restaurant operations execution and management of staff in lieu of Restaurant Manager ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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Denny's Cook

Davenport, FL · On-site

$14/hr

Collaborate with Management to prepare meals during dining hours. * Maintain accurate food ... Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts. * Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and ...

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Dennys Cook: Store 7375

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food cooked ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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Dennys Cook: Store 6392

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food cooked ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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Dennys Cook: Store 7375

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food cooked ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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General Manager

Brentwood, CA · On-site

DENNY'S GENERAL MANAGER POSITION At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food ... Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas Position ...

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Do workers at Denny's get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Denny's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Denny's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Denny's?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
83% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Denny's?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
76% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Denny's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
68% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Denny's?

Some people get paid time off from work.
67% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 75% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Denny's worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Denny's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Denny's workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
74% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Denny's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
63% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Denny's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
48% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Denny's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Denny's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Denny's job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Denny's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Denny's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Denny's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
54% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Denny's?

Most people feel stressed out here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Denny's enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Denny's recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Denny's?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Denny's?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Denny's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Denny's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
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Overnight Kitchen Manager

Denny's

West Lebanon, NH • On-site

$55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Denny's rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 258 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

82nd of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

What You'll Do
Cook the Line
  • Execute the Denny's menu with speed, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Prepare food according to recipes and Brand Standards.
  • Manage ticket times and food quality during overnight service.
  • Complete prep work and maintain product levels throughout the shift.
  • Ensure food safety, sanitation, labeling, dating, and temperature compliance.

Lead the Restaurant
  • Serve as the Manager on Duty during overnight hours.
  • Lead both Back-of-House and Front-of-House hourly team members.
  • Support servers and other front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest service.
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
  • Maintain communication between the kitchen and dining room to ensure smooth operations.
  • Complete shift documentation and communicate important updates to restaurant management.

Build Great Teams
  • Coach and develop cooks and other hourly team members.
  • Train new employees on food preparation, safety, and Brand Standards.
  • Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
  • Lead by example through hands-on participation in daily operations.

Keep the Restaurant Running
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and health department regulations.
  • Monitor inventory, rotate product using FIFO, and assist with deliveries.
  • Complete opening and closing responsibilities.
  • Help maintain a safe, secure, and guest-ready restaurant throughout the overnight shift.

What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of restaurant kitchen experience
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food safety practices
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A team-first attitude with a passion for developing others
  • ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
  • Availability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays

Why You'll Love This Role
  • Leadership position with advancement opportunities
  • Be the leader who keeps the restaurant running overnight
  • Gain management experience while remaining hands-on in the kitchen
  • Develop leadership skills that prepare you for Restaurant Manager opportunities
  • Work with a team that values quality, teamwork, and guest service

Why Join RREMC?
At RREMC, we believe our leaders should lead from the front. Our Overnight Kitchen Managers are trusted to make decisions, develop their teams, and create exceptional experiences for our guests-one shift at a time.
If you're ready to take the next step in your restaurant career and become a key leader in our overnight operation, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and lead the overnight team at Denny's!
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