Server
Denny's
Estimated pay: $5.00-27.17 per hour
369 W Main Street, Alhambra, California, 91801, United States
Part time
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- Free food
- Recommended by students
About Denny's
Denny's is a 24/7 diner chain.
Job description from Denny's
As a Server, you're the guest's connection to the diner. Which means you're an advisor. A mind-reader. A friendly ear. And sometimes, a compassionate conversationalist. Responsibilities include:
- Taking food orders and keeping drinks filled
- Making sure guests' meals and their experience is as perfect as possible
- Serving guests with a warm friendly smile.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Server greets, seats, and services guests in a friendly and courteous manner, takes and delivers orders, suggestively sells, receives payment, and assists other service personnel as needed to provide total guest satisfaction. Responds to and address guest concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
Essential Functions
- Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs
- Ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs to shoulder height
- Able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grab
- Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the work area
- Must be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8-hour shift
- 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 observe and differentiate between monetary denominations
- Must be able to serve all Denny's menu products
- Must be able to operate point of sale system
- Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals
Position Qualifications
- Must be able 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
- Possesses excellent guest service skills
- Possesses basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
- Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
- Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others
Physical Requirements - Ability to stand and walk approximately 85%-95% of shift; ability to lift and carry 10-65 lbs; ability to move freely throughout the restaurant; ability to operate restaurant equipment and drive a motor vehicle.
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.
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do servers at Denny's get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Denny's pay servers when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Okay
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The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do servers jobs at Denny's spill into time they aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
62% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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People don’t get paid time off
Do servers get paid time off at Denny's?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do servers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Needs improving
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Most people worry about their hours
Do servers at Denny's worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do servers at Denny's get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for servers at Denny's to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for servers to get time off at Denny's?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
62% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Needs improving
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Schedules get changed at the last minute
Do Denny's managers change servers schedules at the last minute?
Most managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
71% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it for servers to take sick days at Denny's?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do servers at Denny's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
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Most people have their breaks interrupted
Do servers at Denny's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people have their breaks interrupted.
How we know this
71% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for servers to work at Denny's?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do servers at Denny's enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do servers at Denny's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do servers get enough training when they start at Denny's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
59% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do servers get support to advance at Denny's?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do servers 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.
How we know this
71% 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 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do servers feel well informed about how Denny's is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
87% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Denny's employees say about their job
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Best thing
When customers tell me how great a server was or tells me the food I made them was delicious
Worst thing
Very high stress and I do my job as the assistant manager but then also am the dishwasher, the cook and also I have to help serve and my general manager expects to much of me
Report this reviewAssistant manager at Denny's, December 2025
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Best thing
the people and the tips
Worst thing
the pay checks
Report this reviewServer at Denny's, June 2025
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