Host

Cracker Barrel; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 546,000 - 728,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation time

401k plan with company matching at 90 

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Host to warmly welcome guests, manage the waitlist, and ensure smooth dining room flow. You’ll greet guests, guide them to tables, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere even during busy periods.

No restaurant experience? We’ll teach you everything you need to know. We offer competitive weekly pay and a range of benefits for both full- and part-time team members, plus opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Makes people feel welcome at the door
• Stays cool and collected when 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
• Manage the waitlist and keep guests informed with a smile
• Ensure each table is ready for the next group
• Provide friendly, efficient service to support dining room flow

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you’re greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make the moments that matter, both big and small.Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together.So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

Every great guest experience starts with a warm welcome. As a Host, you’ll invite guests in and make them feel right at home. You’ll 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 to gather around.

So if you’re someone who….

• 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

… we’ve got an apron just for you!

No restaurant experience? No worries. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive pay every week | Same day pay access
• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Health insurance eligibility on day 1 - Full and Part-time employees | Vacation time | Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Growth and development opportunitiesbegin Day 1 with our industry-leading PAR training program | 401k plan with company matching contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it’s become even more-somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots - always serving up more than a meal.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.

They say you are the company you keep - And at Cracker Barrel we take that seriously.

Bringing together folks who share a sense of pride in their work, and joy in hospitality. While building teams where everyone can see how much their contribution is valued.

Because making a difference in someone’s life can feel big -But it’s often the smallest moments that make the deepest impact.

We’re all in this together—to make a real difference for our guests, every day.

That’s why, at Cracker Barrel, you’re all in good company.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.

Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.