Host

The Cheesecake Factory; Wayne (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dining experience as a Host at The Cheesecake Factory, renowned for its exceptional hospitality and culinary expertise. Engage warmly with guests, manage seating arrangements, and foster a welcoming atmosphere, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences.

Benefits

Medical coverage starting at $12 per pay period

Paid vacation and sick time

Discounted shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and continuously bend, reach and twist.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the door and guide them to their table.
• Manage guest seating and wait times effectively.

Skills

Hospitable

Team player

Job description

Compensation Range

$15.49 - $17.25 / Hour
Overview:

Why Join Our Team:

• Great earnings potential
• Full and part-time hours available
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Medical coverage starting at $12 per pay period, plus dental and vision
• Paid vacation and sick time
• No-cost Hospitality, GED and Associates Degree programs
• Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining in as a guest
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014 and PEOPLE Companies that Care since 2021
• Career growth opportunities

What You'll Do:

Our hosts know that first impressions are everything. They provide a warm and friendly welcome when our guests arrive or call in with questions. As a host, you’ll greet guests at the door, determine where they’d like to sit and guide them to their table while making casual conversation. When we’re on a wait, you’ll quote an accurate wait time and encourage guests to browse our iconic menu or beautiful bakery case, answering any questions they may have.

Your Background:

• Hospitable: you create a warm and welcoming guest experience over the phone and in person
• On the ball: you can quickly and accurately manage guest seating and wait times before dining
• Team player: you’re always willing to give and ask for help
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and continuously bend, reach and twist: you’re constantly on the move
• Must be at least 18 years old

Who we are:

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.

We currently own and operate 353 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 34 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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• Hospitable: you create a warm and welcoming guest experience over the phone and in person
• On the ball: you can quickly and accurately manage guest seating and wait times before dining
• Team player: you’re always willing to give and ask for help
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and continuously bend, reach and twist: you’re constantly on the move
• Must be at least 18 years old

Our hosts know that first impressions are everything. They provide a warm and friendly welcome when our guests arrive or call in with questions. As a host, you’ll greet guests at the door, determine where they’d like to sit and guide them to their table while making casual conversation. When we’re on a wait, you’ll quote an accurate wait time and encourage guests to browse our iconic menu or beautiful bakery case, answering any questions they may have.