Host

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Faster Pay

Meal discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Training & growth

Community discounts

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Host to warmly greet guests, manage seating rotations, and handle reservations. You’ll quote wait times accurately and help guests navigate the menu so they feel welcome from arrival to departure.

This role offers steady hours with flexible part-time or full-time options, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, as well as meal discounts and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, welcoming personality.
• Greeting and seating guests, managing waitlist, and handling reservations.
• Ability to quote accurate wait times and answer questions about the menu.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests creating a positive first impression
• Use a floor plan and follow a seating rotation to assign tables promoting guest satisfaction
• Provide accurately quoted wait times while managing reservations to support smooth guest flow

Job description

Compensation Range

$18.47 - $19.00 / Hour

Overview

Our Hosts know that first impressions are everything. As a Host, your warm, friendly, welcoming personality will shine while greeting and seating guests, managing the waitlist, and accommodating reservations. When we’re on a wait, you’ll quote accurate times, engage guests in casual conversation, and encourage them to explore our iconic menu or beautiful bakery case, answering questions along the way. With pride and a passion for hospitality, you’ll help ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for from start to finish.

Why Join our Team

Steady Hours, Flexible Life

• High-volume restaurant with consistent hours
• Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life
• Faster Pay - access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
• 50% off shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family

Benefits That Have Your Back

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
• Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
• Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services

Grow With Us

• World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth
• Career advancement opportunities - over half of our managers are promoted from within
• No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

Perks, Recognition & Community

• Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
• Employee recognition and appreciation awards
• HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity events
• Join an award-winning company, including:
  • Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (since 2014)
  • PEOPLE Companies That Care (since 2021)
  • Great Place to Work Certified

What You’ll Do

• Warmly greet guests creating a positive first impression
• Use a floor plan and follow a seating rotation to assign tables promoting guest satisfaction
• Provide accurately quoted wait times while managing reservations to support smooth guest flowQuestion?