Team Member

Applebee's; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health benefits

Paid training

Free meals

Daily pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Applebee's in Lubbock, TX is seeking a friendly Team Member to join our restaurant family. You’ll greet guests, take accurate orders, handle cash, and help keep the dining area clean and stocked to ensure smooth service.

This role offers growth opportunities, flexible schedules, and on‑the‑job training with a team that values hospitality and teamwork. Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required, and we provide training to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in casual restaurant industry.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software (POS) required.
• ServSafe license preferred, or able to obtain per state mandates.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and maintaining a well-groomed appearance – uniform standards.
• Availability to work within open hours (evenings, holidays, weekends).
• Display a positive and outwardly friendly attitude towards all guests – Live the McAlister’s Touch.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly greeting and engage in genuine conversation.
• Take accurate orders and manage cash responsibly at your drawer.
• Deliver properly prepared orders and keep your station stocked, clean, and ready for service.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

POS familiarity

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Job description

Tossing around the idea of a new career?

We're adding members to our family! We know our company is only as strong as our people, which is why we’re committed to providing our associates with a work environment that encourages and supports innovation, inclusion, and fun.

A fresh start to your career begins here! Embark on a career that promotes growth and supports flexible schedules.

What You’ll Get (Benefits):

• Competitive compensation – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Paid Training – we aim to set you up for success!
• Complimentary meals while on duty – Great food brings us together!
• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – Join a team that encourages building lifelong friendships and memories.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

We're passionate about bringing people together with genuine hospitality and that "little something extra". We strive to provide our guests with the feeling of a warm welcome, friendly conversation or just being there to lend a helping hand. We may be in the food industry, but we're in the people business.

As a Team Member at McAlister’s Deli, you’ll welcome guests with a friendly greeting, engage in genuine conversation, and thank them as they leave. You’ll learn the menu, take accurate orders, and manage cash responsibly at your assigned drawer. Your role includes delivering properly prepared orders, addressing guest concerns promptly, and keeping your station stocked, clean, and ready for service. If working in the back of house, you’ll craft menu items to McAlister’s recipes and standards. Team awareness is key—you’ll stay alert to when you or a teammate may need support and step in to keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring (Requirements):

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software (POS) is required.
• Servsafe License preferred, or able to obtain a State-approved license – must be maintained per State Mandates.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and maintaining a well-groomed appearance – uniform standards.
• Availability to work within open hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).
• Display a positive and outwardly friendly attitude towards all guests – Live the McAlister’s Touch.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tossing around the idea of a new career?
We're adding members to our family! We know our company is only as strong as our people, which is why we’re committed to providing our associates with a work environment that encourages and supports innovation, inclusion, and fun.
A fresh start to your career begins here! Embark on a career that promotes growth and supports flexible schedules.