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Applebee's

Host

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: El Dorado, AR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Host or Hostess greets customers when they arrive at a restaurant. Manages reservations, seats customers, and helps wait staff as needed with attending to customer requests and service.

$24,961 / year median in Arkansas

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Greets (both arriving and departing) and seats all guests in a friendly manner and assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant.

Specific Functions and Duties:

Opens door for guests arriving and departing. (40%

) Accommodates any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities. (35%
) Manages the Wait List when the restaurant is full. (10%
) Provides guest assistance to servers as needed. (5%
) Maintains a clean and organized work area and completes cleaning as assigned. (5%
) Fills out the feature board and inflates balloons. (5%
).

Qualification Standards:

Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required. Mobility required during the entire shift. Transports and carries objects (such as high-chair) up to 15 pounds up to 15 times a shift. Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand and exert a well-paced mobility for periods up to four (4) hours in length. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees.