Guest Experience Host — Welcome Guests, Grow Fast

Cracker Barrel; Rocky Top (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance day 1

Vacation time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Rocky Top, TN is hiring friendly Hosts to warmly welcome guests, manage the waitlist, and keep the dining room flowing so every group feels at home. No restaurant experience? No worries—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

You’ll join a team-first environment with a positive, approachable style. We offer competitive weekly pay, day-one health insurance eligibility for full- and part-time teammates, vacation time, and growth opportunities through PAR training, plus

Qualifications

• Guest-facing hospitality and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure during busy periods.
• Team-focused with a positive, approachable style.
• Willingness to learn on the job; no prior restaurant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly as they arrive and seat them when possible.
• Manage the waitlist and update guests with a smile.
• Keep the dining room flowing and ensure tables are ready for the next group.
• Provide a friendly, efficient first impression and assist teammates as needed.

Skills

Guest welcome

Calm under pressure

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Cracker Barrel in Rocky Top, TN is hiring friendly Hosts to warmly welcome guests, manage the waitlist, and keep the dining room flowing so every group feels at home. No restaurant experience? No worries—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

You’ll join a team-first environment with a positive, approachable style. We offer competitive weekly pay, day-one health insurance eligibility for full- and part-time teammates, vacation time, and growth opportunities through PAR training, plus