Denny's Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 27 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Denny's.
Denny's
Restaurant Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I put in my application for Denny's through a headhunter. I didn't know it was for Denny's until the franchise owner rang me up and said he was really impressed with my resume and wanted to set up an interview with the area director. Then, on the day of the interview, the headhunter called to give me some tips. I met the area director, he looked at my resume and asked why I wanted to leave my current job. Apparently, I stood out from the other applicants because my background is in restaurant management where I have to cook, prep, and be hands-on, not just be an office manager. They offered me the job about a week later, and I accepted it a few days after that.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why are you looking to leave your current place of employment?
- What are your main responsibilities at your current job?
Denny's
Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding System Design Case Presentation Group
So for a manager role, the interview process is a bit different. They want to check if I can get along with upper management and team leaders. They also want to see if I'm too rigid or too passive, but still confident in my abilities. It's a bit trickier for them to gauge my work ethic as a manager. I'd say to anyone applying, just go out there and do your best, because managers are looking for the best person and want to see your confidence.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- When I put something on my resume, can you technically only verify what's already there?
- Is it true that they're not supposed to give out information?
- Let me tell you a secret about what they are really not supposed to do.
Denny's
Manager
Manager Average Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got there early and then waited 45 minutes to even be noticed. During that time, two people who just walked in got interviewed. When I finally got to the interview, it was ridiculous. I have management experience, but the interviewer tried to treat me like I was looking for an entry-level position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your salary expectations?
Denny's Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Denny's interview reports.
“Is it true that they're not supposed to give out information?”
Read reports →“Which job role at Denny's do you believe is the least crucial?”
Read reports →“What time does your shift start?”
Read reports →“When I put something on my resume, can you technically only verify what's already there?”
Read reports →“What was your best day like?”
Read report →“Can you explain how you determine labor costs?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience at Denny's?”
Read report →“How did you feel about your time as a Denny's employee?”
Read report →“How many years have you been in this industry?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 Denny's interview reports.