Dining Room Host

Chick-fil-A; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A in Tulare, CA is seeking a Dining Room Host to create a clean, welcoming dining experience. This part-time role focuses on hospitality, guest engagement, and upholding Chick-fil-A's standards.

Shifts are 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, offering short, reliable hours that fit around other commitments. You will help guests with seating, maintain cleanliness, and support front-of-house operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and strong communication with guests.
• Friendly, outgoing personality focused on hospitality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, restrooms, patio, and beverage station.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and hospitality to all guests.
• Assist guests with seating, tray carrying, refills, and special requests when needed.
• Monitor dining room traffic and ensure tables are cleaned promptly.
• Stock dining room supplies including napkins, condiments, straws, lids, and beverages.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize dining areas throughout the shift.
• Respond quickly to guest concerns and communicate issues to leadership when necessary.
• Support team members in Front of House operations during busy periods.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Create a warm, family-friendly environment for every guest.
• Assist with opening and closing dining room duties.
• Cleaning the restrooms.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Guest-focused

Job description

The Dining Room Host is responsible for creating a clean, welcoming, and exceptional dining experience for guests. This role focuses on hospitality, cleanliness, guest engagement, and ensuring the dining room reflects Chick-fil-A's standards of excellence. Dining Room Hosts serve as ambassadors of hospitality by interacting with guests, assisting with dining room needs, and maintaining a positive atmosphere.

This is a flexible, part-time position designed around our busiest meal periods. We are specifically looking for team members who are available to support our lunch rush from approximately 11:00 AM-2:00 PM and/or our dinner rush from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. This can be a great opportunity for someone looking for shorter, consistent shifts that fit around other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly and professional attitude
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, restrooms, patio, and beverage station
• Deliver outstanding customer service and hospitality to all guests
• Assist guests with seating, tray carrying, refills, and special requests when needed
• Monitor dining room traffic and ensure tables are cleaned promptly
• Stock dining room supplies including napkins, condiments, straws, lids, and beverages
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize dining areas throughout the shift
• Respond quickly to guest concerns and communicate issues to leadership when necessary
• Support team members in Front of House operations during busy periods
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
• Create a warm, family-friendly environment for every guest
• Assist with opening and closing dining room duties
• Cleaning the restrooms

Requirements

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing, and guest-focused personality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 25 pounds when stocking or cleaning
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Prior customer service or restaurant experience preferred, but not required

Work schedule

• Day shift 11am-2pm
• Night shift 5pm-8pm

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.