Guest Experience Host — Warm Welcomes & Team Energy

Cracker Barrel; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance on day 1

Vacation time

EAP

PAR training program

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Cracker Barrel discount

Biscuit Perks

Employee events

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is hiring a Host to greet guests, manage the waitlist, and keep the dining room flowing with a warm, ready-to-seat approach. You’ll set the tone for a welcoming shift and help guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.

No restaurant experience? No worries—the team will teach you the basics, and you’ll grow with ongoing PAR training, weekly pay, and plenty of opportunities to advance within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Makes people feel welcome the moment they walk through the door.
• Knows how to stay cool and collected, even when things get busy.
• Thrives in a team-first environment.
• Brings positive energy and a warm, approachable style.

Responsibilities

• Invite guests in and make them feel at home.
• Keep the dining room flowing by managing the waitlist, updating guests with a smile, and making sure each table is ready for the next group.

Skills

Make guests feel welcome

Stay calm under pressure

Team player

Positive energy

Job description

Cracker Barrel is hiring a Host to greet guests, manage the waitlist, and keep the dining room flowing with a warm, ready-to-seat approach. You’ll set the tone for a welcoming shift and help guests feel at home from the moment they arrive.

No restaurant experience? No worries—the team will teach you the basics, and you’ll grow with ongoing PAR training, weekly pay, and plenty of opportunities to advance within a supportive, inclusive environment.