Host

Host Position$15.00 - $17.50 / HourOur Hosts know that first impressions are everything. As a Host, your warm, friendly, welcoming personality will shine while greeting and seating guests, managing the waitlist, and accommodating reservations. When we're on a wait, you'll quote accurate times, engage guests in casual conversation, and encourage them to explore our iconic menu or beautiful bakery case, answering questions along the way. With pride and a passion for hospitality, you'll help ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for from start to finish.Why Join Our TeamSteady Hours, Flexible LifeHigh-volume restaurant with consistent hoursFlexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your lifeFaster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)50% off shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and familyBenefits That Have Your BackPaid vacation and sick timeMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage optionsMedical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay periodVirtual Care and no cost online mental health servicesGrow With UsWorld class training designed to support your personal and professional growthCareer advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from withinNo cost GED or Associate Degree programsPerks, Recognition & CommunityPerks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savingsEmployee recognition and appreciation awardsHELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matterOpportunities to give back through community and charity eventsJoin an award-winning company, including:Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)Great Place to Work® CertifiedWhat You'll DoWarmly greet guests creating a positive first impressionUse a floor plan and follow a seating rotation to assign tables promoting guest satisfactionProvide accurately quoted wait times while managing reservations to support smooth guest flowYou'll play an important role in front of house operations, supporting teamwork to enhance the overall guest experienceAnswer phones with a sense of urgency, helping guests with general questionsFollow instructions with attention to detail and consistencyDemonstrate ownership of sidework and closing tasksMultitask and work well under pressure while maintaining cleanliness and organizationWork with speed and efficiency in a fast paced, full-service restaurantYour BackgroundPrevious restaurant, hospitality, customer service, or food service industry experience preferredStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on guest serviceDependable, dedicated, reliable, and punctual with a strong work ethicAdaptable and patient, taking pride in providing excellent guest relationsTeam player with a positive, patient attitudeAbility to lift up to 35 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twistMust be at least 18 years oldWho We AreNamed to FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.