Service Assistant

Denny's

Alexandria, VA, 22306

Full Time

21 March 2026

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 Service Assistant, you play a special role in the overall operation of the restaurant. Responsibilities include:

• Bussing and cleaning guests’ tables

• Operating and maintaining the dish room

• Cleaning and organizing the back of house

• Maintaining and servicing restrooms

Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Denny’s, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, 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. Denny’s, 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 franchisees’ employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc., will be your employer. This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in a Denny’s restaurant, but is not a complete job description. People who work in a Denny’s 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.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Denny’s hire for 24-hour restaurant operations?

A) Yes, many locations operate around the clock.

Q) Are overnight cooking roles available?

A) Yes, overnight cooks are essential.

Q) Do servers handle late-night guest traffic?

A) Yes, service continues through all hours.

Q) Is breakfast served all day?

A) Yes, menu items are available anytime.

Q) Are small overnight teams common?

A) Yes, overnight shifts often run lean.