Host

Applebee's; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee meals

Discounts

Flexible scheduling

Training provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring for a Host/Hostess to welcome guests, manage seating, and create a great first impression from the moment they walk through the door. You will assist with seating guests, maintaining the waitlist, and guiding guests to tables in a fast-paced dining environment.

No experience is required, and training is provided. This role offers flexible scheduling and weekly pay, with employee meals and discounts as part of the perks.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Manage restaurant seating and guest flow.
• Maintain an accurate waitlist and escort guests to tables.
• Communicate wait times and seating information to guests.
• Support servers and managers as needed.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Host / Hostess

Hiring Now | Flexible Scheduling | No Experience Required | Weekly Pay

Applebee’s is hiringHosts / Hostesses to welcome guests, manage seating, and create a great first impression from the moment they walk through the door.

Pay & Earnings

• $12–$16/hour
• Weekly pay
• Employee meals and discounts

What You’ll Do

As a Host / Hostess, you will:

• Welcome guests with a friendly and positive attitude
• Manage restaurant seating and guest flow
• Maintain an accurate waitlist
• Escort guests to tables
• Communicate wait times and seating information
• Answer guest questions and provide helpful service
• Keep the entrance, lobby, and host area clean and organized
• Support servers, managers, and other team members as needed
• Help create a welcoming guest experience

Why Work at Applebee’s?

• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, fast-paced team environment
• No restaurant experience required
• Training provided
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee meals and discounts
• Hiring now with opportunities to start quickly

Our Culture

We believe great restaurants start with great people.

Our values are:

• Passion – Have fun while striving for excellence.
• Integrity – Do what's right.
• Connect – Build strong relationships.
• Respect – Value different perspectives.
• Own It – Take ownership of your impact and results.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance available to eligible team members based on hours worked and plan requirements
• Tip income / high earning potential
• Paid time off (PTO) available to eligible team members who meet the applicable average-hours requirement
• Employee meals and discounts
• Paid training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position and location.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with guests
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to remain active throughout the shift
• Flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation
• Previous restaurant or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

No resume required — apply today through our quick and easy application.

Also known as

Host, Hostess, Restaurant Host, Restaurant Hostess, Greeter, Guest Service Host, Front Door Specialist, FOH Team Member

About Big River Restaurants

Big River Restaurants owns and operates36 Applebee’s restaurants across the Greater St. Louis and Louisiana areas

Important

You are applying for employment with a franchisee of Applebee’s, not Applebee’s corporate or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer. Franchisees are independent business owners and establish their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary by franchisee and location.

Compensation: Minimum Wage