Dining Room Host

Chick-fil-A Dining Room Host At Chick-fil-A, hospitality is about more than serving great food. We want every guest who walks through our doors to feel genuinely welcomed, cared for, and valued. As a Dining Room Host, you’ll help create that experience every day. You’ll spend much of your shift interacting directly with guests, caring for the dining room, anticipating needs, and looking for small ways to make someone’s visit remarkable. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves people, enjoys serving others, takes pride in creating a welcoming environment, and wants a part-time position where they can make a real impact. Position Type Part-time Daytime and evening availability preferred Flexible scheduling Closed on Sundays What We Offer Competitive pay Free food on every shift Flexible scheduling Sundays off Free food every shift. A positive, team-oriented work environment Intentional training and development Scholarship opportunities Opportunities for growth and additional responsibility The opportunity to build relationships with guests and positively impact our community Valuable experience in hospitality, communication, teamwork, and customer service Dining Room Host Responsibilities As a Dining Room Host, your primary responsibility is to create a clean, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming environment for every guest who enters our restaurant. Responsibilities include: Warmly welcome guests as they enter the restaurant Engage with guests throughout their visit and look for opportunities to provide exceptional hospitality Check on guests in the dining room and anticipate needs before being asked Refresh beverages and provide condiments, napkins, or other items as needed Assist guests with carrying trays, finding seating, or navigating the restaurant Provide extra care and assistance to families with young children, elderly guests, and guests who may need additional help Maintain clean and well-stocked beverage, condiment, and dining room areas Communicate guest needs or concerns to restaurant leadership Help resolve simple guest concerns and connect guests with a leader when needed Work alongside Front of House Team Members during busy periods Look for opportunities to create memorable experiences for guests Maintain Chick-fil-A standards for cleanliness, safety, hospitality, and professionalism What We’re Looking For A great Dining Room Host is someone who genuinely enjoys being around people and notices the little things that can make someone's experience better. We’re looking for someone who: Has a warm, friendly, and welcoming personality Genuinely enjoys serving and talking with people Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done without always being asked Is attentive to the needs of guests Is dependable, punctual, and responsible Maintains a positive attitude Works well independently while also being part of a team Is comfortable starting conversations and interacting with guests of all ages Is willing to receive feedback and continue learning Brings energy and care to even the smallest responsibilities Qualifications Previous restaurant, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is helpful but not required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to bend, reach, sweep, clean, and complete other physical responsibilities of the position Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment Reliable transportation Must meet all age and employment requirements applicable to the position More Than Keeping the Dining Room Clean While cleanliness is an important part of this position, the heart of the Dining Room Host role is hospitality. You may be the person who notices a parent trying to manage several young children and offers to carry their tray. You may refill someone's beverage before they have to ask, help an older guest to their table, celebrate with a family having a special day, or simply take a moment to have a meaningful conversation with one of our regular guests. Those small moments matter. We want our Dining Room Hosts to help create an environment where guests don't simply receive their food and leave, but where they feel known, cared for, and excited to come back. If you love serving people, take pride in creating a welcoming environment, and want to be part of a team committed to remarkable hospitality, we’d love to meet you. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchised Operators who make their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own employment practices. Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr