Breakfast Host/Hostess — Flexible Morning Shifts

Applebee's; Kent (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Tip income

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee meals and discounts

Paid training and career development

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Applebee’s + IHOP is opening a new dual-brand restaurant and we’re hiring Hosts and Hostesses to join our opening team. Morning shifts start at 7 AM, with daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities. Welcome guests, manage seating, and keep the lobby welcoming across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

No restaurant experience required; training provided. Competitive pay ($12–$16/hour), weekly pay, and employee meals/discounts available.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Strong communication skills for guest interactions.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Reliable and dependable team member.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation to and from shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Manage seating and guest flow.
• Maintain an accurate waitlist and escort guests to tables.
• Communicate wait times and answer questions.
• Help guests understand our Applebee’s + IHOP concept.
• Keep entrance, lobby, and host area clean.
• Support servers, managers, and other team members.
• Contribute to a welcoming experience across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Strong communication

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Reliable transportation

Job description

Applebee’s + IHOP is opening a new dual-brand restaurant and we’re hiring Hosts and Hostesses to join our opening team. Morning shifts start at 7 AM, with daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities. Welcome guests, manage seating, and keep the lobby welcoming across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

No restaurant experience required; training provided. Competitive pay ($12–$16/hour), weekly pay, and employee meals/discounts available.