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76 Dennys Restaurant Shift Leader Jobs Hiring Near You

Denny's Restaurant Shift Leader

Austin, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

The Shift Leader has full accountability for restaurant operations during assigned shift when management is not present. This position operates under the direct management of the General Manager and ...

Denny's Restaurant Shift Leader

Hutto, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

The Shift Leader has full accountability for restaurant operations during assigned shift when management is not present. This position operates under the direct management of the General Manager and ...

Strong leadership and team development skills * Experience managing labor, food costs, and ... Full-service restaurant experience * Experience hiring, training, and developing hourly employees

Denny's - RESTAURANT MANAGER

Spokane, WA · On-site

$17.13 - $23/hr

Identifies and develops internal candidates for management and Team Leader positions. * Works with ... Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having ...

Denny's - RESTAURANT MANAGER

Eloy, AZ · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Identifies and develops internal candidates for management and Team Leader positions. Works with ... Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having ...

Denny's - RESTAURANT MANAGER

Eloy, AZ · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Identifies and develops internal candidates for management and Team Leader positions. * Works with ... Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having ...

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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.

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 are the most popular categories at Dennys?

Infographic showing various Restaurant Shift Leader job openings at Dennys in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Denny's Restaurant Shift Leader

Austin, TX • On-site

Northwest Petroleum
Oil and Gas Extraction • 1 - 10 employees

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Description:
The Shift Leader improves Guest satisfaction through financial controls, operations, direction of Team Members, and compliance within the scope of an assigned shift. The Shift Leader has full accountability for restaurant operations during assigned shift when management is not present. This position operates under the direct management of the General Manager and helps lead the restaurant team. This position interacts with Team Members, restaurant management, outside vendors, members of the field operations team, and Guests.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for restaurant operations (labor, inventory variance) during assigned shifts, including opening and closing restaurant
Provides production direction to Team Members in a clear and concise way
Sets an example for Team Members by working hard to implement shift plan and ensure swift and smooth production
Delegates in a way that encourages teamwork during shift to ensure that the restaurant operations comply with
Company standards
Motivates Team Members to exceed Guest expectations with food and friendly service in clean surroundings
Works with team to act on Guest feedback and resolve complaints in a timely, friendly and professional manner
Directs, trains and motivates Team Members during shift on each of the workstations
Complies with the requirements of government regulations, Market Policy, food safety, Security Policy, operations, and policies and procedures relating to all activities in the restaurant during the shift
Takes initiative to immediately report violations of safety, sanitation, security, and other company policies to restaurant management and perform short-term solutions
Motivates Team Members to comply with loss control procedures and to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and other Team Members
Completes checklists and procedures for cash reporting, inventory control, and scheduling during shift
May perform essential functions and duties listed in the restaurant Team Member job description
Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts