Host

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation time

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Growth and development opportunities

401k with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Exclusive Biscuit Perks discounts

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is looking for friendly Hosts to warmly greet guests and manage the waitlist, ensuring the dining room flows smoothly and tables are ready for the next group.

No restaurant experience is required as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. We offer competitive weekly pay, same-day pay access, health insurance eligibility from day 1 for full- and part-time staff, vacation time, and growth opportunities through PAR training.

Qualifications

• Greet guests warmly and make them feel at home.
• Stay calm and collected when busy.
• Thrive in a team-first environment.
• Bring a positive energy and approachable style.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and make them feel at home.
• Manage the waitlist and keep dining room flowing.
• Update guests with a smile and prepare tables for the next group.
• Maintain a welcoming, team-first atmosphere.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Composure under pressure

Hospitality 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

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 ... 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 opportunities begin 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.

See for yourself.

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. 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.

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.