Host

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen; Searcy (AR); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Dining discounts

Career growth

State benefits

Job summary

Cheddar's hosts play a key role in greeting guests, seating parties, and ensuring a welcoming dining experience at our Searcy location. You will work with servers and managers to coordinate seating and party counts, helping the flow of service while maintaining a tidy, inviting space.

Expect a team‑oriented, family‑style culture with weekly pay and flexible schedules. Health and wealth benefits, dining discounts, and opportunities for career advancement are part of our benefits package.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused demeanor and positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork with servers and managers.

Responsibilities

• Seat guests and manage party counts to ensure smooth flow of service.
• Assist servers and managers to coordinate seating and guest needs.
• Create a welcoming, family-friendly experience and maintain a clean, organized dining area.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below.

First impressions count! You are the first person guests see when they walk in the door; it's your job to make them feel welcome, glad they came and to seat them quickly. Hosts also ensure Guest touch points are clean and sanitized; when the guest is done with their meal, to give them a genuine thank you as they walk out the door. On top of seating Guests, you assist Servers and Managers by communicating with them in terms of party counts and seating so that everything runs smoothly. Hosts can make Guest experiences great - and being a Host can be a lot of fun!

Working at Cheddar's means . . .

• Serving up scratch-made food at affordable prices.
• Taking pride in the work and the brand.
• Creating an experience that makes guests feel welcome and looked after.
• Seeing every day as a fresh start and coming in with a good attitude.
• Enjoy a culture where you are treated like family, you are motivated and it is fun.

Here's where things really get exciting. As a part of our team, you can look forward to cool benefits:

• Competitive salary with weekly pay - AKA makin' that Cheddar $$.
• Flexible schedules - we care about your life outside of work, too!
• Health and Wealth Benefits - your health matters.
• Dining and other discounts - did someone say Honey Butter Croissants?
• Career advancement opportunities - we want you to grow and succeed!
• State Benefits Overview