Friendly Host/Hostess - Flexible Shifts, Weekly Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Tip income

PTO

Employee meals

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring Hosts/Hostesses to welcome guests, manage seating, and create a great first impression from the moment they walk through the door. This role offers a friendly, fast-paced environment with weekly pay and flexible scheduling.

No restaurant experience required; training provided. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing waitlists, escorting guests to tables, and maintaining a clean entrance area while supporting team members.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with guest-service focus.
• Reliable and dependable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for guest interaction.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Manage restaurant seating and guest flow.
• Maintain an accurate waitlist.
• Escort guests to tables and communicate wait times.
• Answer guest questions and provide helpful service.
• Keep entrance, lobby and host area clean and organized.
• Support servers, managers and other team members as needed.
• Help create a welcoming guest experience.

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliable

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Job description

Applebee’s is hiring Hosts/Hostesses to welcome guests, manage seating, and create a great first impression from the moment they walk through the door. This role offers a friendly, fast-paced environment with weekly pay and flexible scheduling.

No restaurant experience required; training provided. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing waitlists, escorting guests to tables, and maintaining a clean entrance area while supporting team members.