Does Silver Diner pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Silver Diner employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Silver Diner. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Silver Diner?

70% of Silver Diner employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Silver Diner 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Silver Diner?

Server (77) , Server/Waiter (28) , Manager (12) , Host (8) , Server/Waitress (7) , Host/Hostess (6) , Hostess (6) , Server/Bartender (5) , Waitress (4) , Supervisor (3) , Corporate Trainer (2) , Hospitality Manager (2) , Kitchen Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Silver Diner according to real employee reviews?

"It's good money if you do your job well but no guarantee cause most people don't understand that servers rely on tips and tips alone." ((in 21 reviews)); "good pay and lots of hours" ((in 13 reviews)); "The people are nice" ((in 13 reviews)); "Managers are understanding when it comes to your schedule" ((in 11 reviews)); "good people and friendly staff" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Silver Diner according to real employee reviews?

"bad management and I don’t know" ((in 18 reviews)); "No benefits until after working almost a year for them, and must work full time 30+ hours constantly to qualify for said benefits." ((in 4 reviews)); "Don’t pay you or reward for using your own time off to study for it." ((in 3 reviews))

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Good money/ little recognition or appreciation. - Food Service Manager Silver Diner Employee Review

3.0

14 Sept 2015

Food service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, Thorough training, Free food each day during training allowing trainees to try everything on menu. Culture and atmosphere affirming and accepting.

Cons

Servers are not given proper appreciation or recognition. FOH employees are never treated with the same respect as BOH employees. Servers input is never considered when changes are needed to be made.

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5.0

24 Jun 2026

Operating partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great culture and great people

Cons

Long hours and weekends commitment

5.0

9 Jun 2026

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Company. They work well with employees.

Cons

Sometimes disorganized but overall good

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