Host/Hostess - Franchise

This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Dennyâs.

Compensation: Up to $19.50/hour

DENNYâS HOST/HOSTESS POSITION

A Host/Hostess at Dennyâs 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 â 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 Dennyâs Host or Hostess has a âGuests 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 Dennyâs 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.

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Dennyâs, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Dennyâs, Inc. 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, supervisions, staffing and scheduling. Dennyâs, Inc. 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 franchiseesâ employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Dennyâs, Inc., will be your employer.

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in a Dennyâs restaurant, but is not a complete job description. People who work in a Dennyâs restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

Our brand is 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.