Host/Hostess
Gilroy, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Gilroy, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Emeryville, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Emeryville, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Alhambra, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Alhambra, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Antioch, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Antioch, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Fremont, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Fremont, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Rowland Heights, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Rowland Heights, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Maywood, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Maywood, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Brentwood, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Brentwood, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Torrance, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Torrance, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Antioch, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Antioch, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Livermore, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Livermore, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Hayward, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Hayward, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
San Jose, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Lynwood, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Lynwood, CA · On-site
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel ...
Host/Hostess
Tustin, CA · On-site
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Host/Hostess
Tustin, CA · On-site
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Denny's Jobs Information
Do workers at Denny's get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
84% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
84% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 67 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 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 96 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.
49% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
49% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 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.
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.
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.
69% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
69% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Denny's?
Some people get paid time off from work.
63% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
63% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 94 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.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
- 72% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 2% 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 58 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.
48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 60 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.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 57 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.
73% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
73% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 45 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.
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.
47% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
47% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 57 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.
39% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
39% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 56 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 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 91 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.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 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.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 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 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 90 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.
55% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
55% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Denny's?
Most people feel stressed here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 98 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.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Denny's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 104 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.
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 90 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.
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.
84% 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 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
84% 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 95 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.
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
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Denny's rating
4.5
Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
82nd of 88 rated restaurants
Job description
DENNY'S HOST/HOSTESS POSITION
A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel at home - every time!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Host or Hostess greets guests in a warm, friendly, smiling manner that welcomes them into our restaurant and sets the stage for a positive dining experience. A Denny's Host or Hostess has a "Guests First' attitude, engaging in friendly conversation with guests as you perform duties such as:
Responsibilities include:
Essential Functions
Position Qualifications
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.
A Host/Hostess at Denny's plays a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to sincerely make them feel at home - every time!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Host or Hostess greets guests in a warm, friendly, smiling manner that welcomes them into our restaurant and sets the stage for a positive dining experience. A Denny's Host or Hostess has a "Guests First' attitude, engaging in friendly conversation with guests as you perform duties such as:
Responsibilities include:
- Greeting guests in a warm, friendly, smiling manner that welcomes them into our restaurant and sets the stage for a positive experience.
- Engaging in friendly conversation as you suggest new menu items, process payments, make correct changes, and help with the beverage orders for guests.
- Completing side work, cleaning, and assisting other team members as needed.
Essential Functions
- Must have the ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grasp
- Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the work area
- Must be able to stand and walk during the entire shift
- Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
- Must possess basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
- Must meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
- Must be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominations
- Must be able to operate point of sale system
- Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals
Position Qualifications
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Meets Denny's uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends
- Must have excellent guest service skills
- Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
- Must place a value on diversity and shows respect for others
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.
About Denny's
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We are the classic American diner and proud of everything that means. Since 1953, we've served quality food and healthy portions at a fair price. No matter where we are, our light is always on, inviting guests around the world into a place where everyone is welcome. Our Denny's family is our most important asset. We trust, support and respect each other and work together for the greater good. We recognize the contributions of all. "Open" means so much more than just being open 24/7. It means being open to all people, appetites and budgets. It says we're open-minded and open to new ideas. Honest, warm and inviting. "Open" is the way we think and act every hour of every day.
Industry
Food services and drinking places
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Spartanburg, SC, US