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Successful results in Dennys Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions: Willingly assists others without being asked Prepares and interprets financial and operational ...

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. Additional Information This job posting is for a position at an establishment owned and operated by an ...

Shift Manager - Franchise

Millersport, OH · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. As a Shift Manager, you will never be bored. You will be responsible for making sure the restaurant runs ...

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. As a General Manager, you will never be bored. You will be responsible for making sure the restaurant runs ...

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. As a Restaurant Manager, you will never be bored. You will be responsible for making sure the restaurant runs ...

Shift Manager - Franchise

Millersport, OH · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. As a Shift Manager, you will never be bored. You will be responsible for making sure the restaurant runs ...

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. As a Restaurant Manager, you will never be bored. You will be responsible for making sure the restaurant runs ...

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. Additional Information This job posting is for a position at an establishment owned and operated by an ...

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee. As a General Manager, you will never be bored. You will be responsible for making sure the restaurant runs ...

Denny's Cook (Duplicate) - Franchise

Winchester, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

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 ...

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

Denny's Cook (Duplicate) - Franchise

Winchester, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

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 ...

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

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

Denny's Server

Aurora, IL · On-site

$9/hr

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you'll be the one making sure plates hit the ...

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 order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you'll be the one making sure plates hit the ...

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Denny's Jobs Information

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.
What are the most popular job types at Dennys?
What are the most popular categories at Dennys?
Infographic showing various job openings at Dennys in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, and 37% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Restaurant Manager

Denny's

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 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 87 rated restaurants


Job description

Accountability

Reporting to the General Manager, Restaurant Managers are responsible for the supervision of approximately 15 - 20 crew members, proper execution of the restaurant operations on their assigned shift, providing guests with a great dining experience and upholding service and quality standards.

Along with 1 to 2 other peer Restaurant Managers and/or Hourly Supervisors, Restaurant Managers will support the General Manager who has total accountability for the success of the restaurant. Restaurant Managers will be required to work day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as the schedules are rotated.

Additional responsibilities include focus on employee selection and retention, continuous operational improvement, understanding profit and loss statements, operating plans, and costs. Restaurant Managers must have a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Key Business Areas

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

Willingly assists others without being asked

Prepares and interprets financial and operational reports and schedules, analyzes data and develops solutions to ensure operating goals are achieved

Assists the General Manager by overseeing assigned shifts and monitors brand standards execution and adherence by directing hourly staff to achieve guest service standards in a clean and pleasant environment

Assists in the achievement of controllable profit goals by monitoring controls and taking corrective action to achieve the desired result

Develops and coaches hourly employees on brand standards, corporate policies and procedures, and other guest focused programs/activities to meet or exceed guest service standards

Works with the General Manager to attract, hire, onboard and retain the best hourly talent to meet staffing requirements and guest service standards

Brings employee relations issues, deviations from brand standards, and other guest issues to the attention of the General Manager; recommends corrections; and participates in their execution as required

Works with the General Manager to develop hourly employees through corporate training programs, individual development plans, and system assignments

Develops relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to establish good community relations and increase guest counts

Monitors that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assets

Enforces sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen, dining areas and restrooms

Works to create and maintain an enjoyable and respectful environment for our guests and employees

Maintains compliance with all employment policies and Brand Standards, to include all state, local and federal regulations

Follows management cash handling, inventory and other operational procedures

Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Must be able to lift a tray weighing up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. and place items on high and low shelves in office, store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezers

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift and grasp

Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs

Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling

Must be able to operate point-of-sale system and differentiate between monetary denominations

Must be able to work with all Dennys menu products

Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals

Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area

Must work inside and outside

Must be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations

Must be able to stand and walk during an 8-to-10-hour shift; occasional shifts in excess of 10 hours may be required due to the demands of the business

Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

Position Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant, hospitality or retail management, additional operations and/or leadership experience strongly preferred

Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

Food Safety Manager certification required

Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language

Possesses basic math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others

Proven ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations

Ability to interpret financial statements and understand contributing factors

Must be able to perform job duties of every position

Must be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business

Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings

Licensed to operate an automobile without hours of operations restrictions

Has reliable transportation in order to meet banking obligations

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of employer with or without notice. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. 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.

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