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Host/Hostess - Franchise

Zanesville, OH · On-site

At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what ... Completing side work, clean and assist other team members as needed. Additional Information This ...

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Cook

Sunbury, OH · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

... assistants periodically Willingly assists others without being asked Adheres to Dennys Brand ... the restaurant Must be able to work with all Dennys menu products Must be able to read tickets ...

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Cook

Sunbury, OH · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

... assistants periodically Willingly assists others without being asked Adheres to Dennys Brand ... the restaurant Must be able to work with all Dennys menu products Must be able to read tickets ...

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Cook

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

... assistants periodically Willingly assists others without being asked Adheres to Dennys Brand ... the restaurant Must be able to work with all Dennys menu products Must be able to read tickets ...

Denny's

Server Assistant - Franchise

Zanesville, OH · On-site

This means the independent franchisee is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions ...

Denny's

Server Assistant - Franchise

Zanesville, OH · On-site

This means the independent franchisee is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions ...

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Denny's Restaurant Manager

Byron, GA · On-site

... • Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts • Conduct restaurant ... Experience managing multiple shifts and high-volume operations Why Join Denny's? Competitive ...

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Denny's Cook (Duplicate) - Franchise

Winchester, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

Willingly assist other team members without being asked. * Provide total guest satisfaction. No ... This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee ...

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Denny's Cook (Duplicate) - Franchise

Winchester, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

Willingly assist other team members without being asked. * Provide total guest satisfaction. No ... This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee ...

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Service Assistant - Franchise

Meadows Place, TX · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's! As a Service Assistant, you play a special role in the overall operation of the restaurant.

Denny's

Service Assistant - Franchise

Tampa, FL · On-site

$11.50 - $15.25/hr

If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's! As a Service Assistant, you play a special role in the overall operation of the restaurant.

Denny's

Service Assistant - Franchise

Vandalia, IL · On-site

$11 - $14.75/hr

If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's! As a Service Assistant, you play a special role in the overall operation of the restaurant.

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Service Assistant - Franchise

Garland, TX · On-site

$11 - $14.75/hr

If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's! As a Service Assistant, you play a special role in the overall operation of the restaurant.

Denny's

Service Assistant - Franchise

Roseburg, OR · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's! As a Service Assistant, you play a special role in the overall operation of the restaurant.

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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.

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

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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.

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.
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 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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.
  • 74% 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.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Some people find it hard to get time off.
67% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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.

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 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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.

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.
53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 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 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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.

Is it stressful to work at Denny's?

Most people feel stressed here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Not many people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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, 55% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 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.
83% 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 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Restaurant Assistant jobs?

What are the most popular jobs at Dennys?

What are the most popular categories at Dennys?

Infographic showing various Restaurant Assistant job openings at Dennys in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, and 49% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Host/Hostess - Franchise

Denny's

Zanesville, OH • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Denny's rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 261 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee.

Job Requirements

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

At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny's! 

As a Host/Hostess, you play a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to make them feel at home. 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 change and help with the beverage orders for guests.

Completing side work, clean and assist other team members as needed.


Additional Information

This job posting is for a position at an establishment owned and operated by an independent franchisee. This means the independent franchisee 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, supervision, staffing and scheduling. The Franchisor 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 will be your employer. This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this position but is not a complete job description. People who work in this position perform many different tasks every day, and this posting may not list all the job's essential functions. Our brands are 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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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

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