Denny & Company

Service Assistant Position

This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's. Reveille Management LLC, is a franchisee of Denny's with restaurants in Indiana, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois.

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Service Assistant maintains the restaurant's interior and exterior, keeping all areas clean and organized. Keeps dining room tables cleaned and sanitized. Maintains adequate supply of pots, pans, dishes, glassware, utensils and ice in service areas throughout shift. Keeps front and back of the house area clean, organized and stocked, at all times, to provide timely guest service.

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

• Busses, cleans, and resets tables
• Checks restrooms and hand washing stations every half hour for cleanliness and supplies
• Maintains exterior curb appeal, keeps restaurant exterior and parking lot free of debris
• Maintains restaurant interior to be clean, safe and inviting for guests and employees
• Regularly cleans and inspects dish machine and other machinery as required, maintains proper dish machine chemical levels
• Properly sorts and washes all dishware and promptly replenishes kitchen and dishware in service areas
• Immediately cleans up spills and broken glasses and dishes
• Addresses complaints and requests promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
• Assists with stocking deliveries; rotates perishable stock in accordance with standards
• Performs side work and other deep cleaning duties as assigned
• Willingly assists others without being asked
• Adheres to Denny's Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
• Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned

Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs. throughout shift; places items on high and low shelves in store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezers

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grab

Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in work area

Must be able to work inside and outside

Must be able to observe wares for cleanliness and chemical labels for safe handling

Must be able to stand and walk during a 4-to-8-hour shift

Must be able to frequently immerse hands in water

Must be able to work with all Denny's menu products

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 tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

Must be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals

Able to work in a team environment

Meets Denny's uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift

Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends

Possesses excellent guest service skills

Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions

Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others

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.