Host

Cracker Barrel; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic Hosts to join their team in creating memorable dining experiences. As the first point of contact for guests, you'll embody warmth and hospitality, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed. With no prior experience necessary, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits from day one, and unique perks like discounts and growth opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, this is the perfect chance to embark on a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program

401k Plan with Company Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% Discount on Food and Retail

Exclusive Discounts on Home and Travel

Qualifications

• Pleasant, outgoing personality with a team attitude.
• Desire to provide excellent service.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a smile and warm welcome.
• Maintain wait times and assist with seating.
• Exhibit teamwork by helping out as needed.

Skills

Pleasing People Attitude

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

**WHY CRACKER BARREL**

What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like …

+ **Care beyond the table** – At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It’s an extension of our hospitality and the foundation of everything we do.

+ **Opportunities to fill your cup** – As a member of our team, you’ll have hands-on opportunities to learn and grow in different roles.

+ **A warm welcome** – For more than 50 years, we have committed to “serving up” a sense of warmth and hospitality to thousands of employees across the country.

**Serving up the care – and career – you crave.**

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

As a Host at Cracker Barrel, you’ll greet our guests with a smile and the warm welcome Cracker Barrel is famous for. You’ll often be the first face our guests see, so you must have a “Pleasing People” attitude. From the host stand to the dining room, you’ll “serve up” hospitality while caring for our guests who are waiting for their table.

Practice Hospitality in Action:

+ Ensure that guests feel welcomed and cared for while they wait to be seated.

+ Maintain wait times and keep an eye out for open tables.

+ Exhibit teamwork by helping out as needed.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED**

+ A pleasant, outgoing personality and a team attitude

+ A desire to provide the kind of service you enjoy when dining out

+ The ability to handle multiple tasks at once

No experience is necessary; we will teach you what you need to know!

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

+ **Compensation and More** : Competitive pay every week | Same-day pay availability

+ **Care for Your Well-being** : Health insurance eligibility on day 1 – Full and Part-time employees | Vacation time | Employee assistance program (EAP) | Culture of belonging

+ **Invest in Your Future:** Growth and development opportunitiesbegin Day 1 with our industry-leading PAR training program | 401k plan with company matching contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program

+ **Even More to Look Forward to** : 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

**ABOUT US**

_For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel._

**PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW**

**Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.**

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.

At Cracker Barrel, we believe everyone deserves to feel cared for – we start with our team. To us, care means Culture, Achievement, Responsibility, and Experience and is the foundation for everything we do.

We’re welcoming team players and go-above-and-beyond helpers who value what everyone brings to the table. Our passion and commitment to serving others – and each other – bonds us to work together no matter what the fast-paced and unpredictable days bring.

At Cracker Barrel, you’re never alone on the journey. Whether you’re serving our guests or serving someone who is, you’re part of a team that creates a “home away from home” feeling and encourages opportunities to learn new skills and find fulfillment in every role. We know that when we care for each other, we can create the best experience for our guests – and that’s something we all crave.

Ready to gather ‘round our table? We’re serving up the care – and career – you crave.

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For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department toll free at 1-800-333-9566.

Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact 1-800-333-9566 so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.

Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.