Host

Cracker Barrel; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,220; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day 1

401k plan with matching contributions

35% Discount on food and retail

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a warm and approachable Host to enhance guest experiences. In this role, you will welcome guests, manage the dining area, and ensure every table is ready for new guests. No prior restaurant experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance eligibility from day one, and various employee perks including discounts on food and retail items. Join us in creating a homey environment for diners!

Qualifications

• No restaurant experience required, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage the waitlist and keep dining room flowing.
• Invite guests in and make them feel welcome.
• Prepare tables for the next group.

Skills

Welcoming guests

Staying calm under pressure

Teamwork

Positive energy

Job description

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.

• 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

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

Focus on 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!

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.13

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.