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Restaurant staff

Denny's Restaurant
Traverse, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION
Working at The Road Inc., a franchisee of Denny’s, you can make a guest feel amazing, and get paid doing it. You’ll earn excellent money and may be eligible for benefits like health coverage, flexible schedules, paid vacations, discounts on meals, and a 401K savings program (depending on eligibility). You will have opportunities for personal and professional growth, and our training programs are the best in the industry. Whether you’re looking for a full time career with potential for advancement or just a part time position to make some extra cash, we’re open to that.

A Denny’s restaurant a busy place and you’re part of a team. People are our most important asset. We trust and support each other, working together for the greater good. We recognize that success will only be achieved through the contributions of ALL and it takes the “Power of We” to accomplish great things. Together, we will celebrate our successes.

Server:

We want our restaurant to feel like home, and you’re welcoming our guests into our home with open arms. Front and center, the Server delivers great service with a smile – every time! You don’t have to be a pro from the get go, but you should be open to learning how to do it the Denny’s way. To our Guests, you are Denny’s.

A Denny’s Server has a “Guests First” attitude, responding to guests and coworkers in a timely, courteous, and respectful way while:

  • Greeting and seating guests.
  • Taking and delivering great food.
  • Suggesting new menu items like our limited time offerings or flavored coffees.
  • Receiving payment for the Cashier and making correct change.
  • Willingly assisting team members without being asked.
  • Helping to keep our restaurants clean, completing side work, and organizing supplies as needed.
  • Providing total guest satisfaction.

Cook:

A Cook at Denny’s is the maestro of the kitchen. You’re in the driver’s seat, setting the pace, keeping the kitchen ahead of the flow of business. Whether it’s pancakes or steaks, great food comes from you in a timely, efficient and guest pleasing way – every time!

A Denny’s Cook has a “Guests First” attitude, preparing food to set recipes following brand standards for proper food temperature and presents it on a great looking plate, all while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. The Cook also:

  • Honors guest requests for special orders.
  • Correctly calls the wheel.
  • Cleans, completes side work, and organizes supplies as required.
  • Monitors waste and other food cost controls.
  • Willingly assisting other team members without being asked.
  • Provides total guest satisfaction.

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  • The Road Inc. is an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's Restaurants.
  • At The Road Inc. we firmly encourage a culturally diverse workforce.
  • The Road Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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