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Applebee's Restaurants

Host/Hostess

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.25 - $15.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Flexible Schedule
Career advancement opportunities
training programs
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Potomac Family Dining Group operates renowned Applebee's restaurants, dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences with a focus on hospitality and quality. Applebee's is a leading casual dining restaurant chain that prides itself on offering a welcoming atmosphere and great food for friends and families to enjoy together. The company emphasizes guest satisfaction, teamwork, and growth opportunities for its employees. As part of the Potomac Family Dining Group, the Applebee's locations strive to maintain their reputation for friendly service, cleanliness, and adherence to high brand standards while continuously adapting to customer needs and market trends.

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Job Requirements

  • At least 16 years old
  • friendly and engaging personality
  • prior work experience preferred
  • reading writing and verbal communication skills required
  • bilingual experience a plus
  • reliable transportation required
  • ability to build relationships
  • team player
  • ability to follow manager instructions and guidance
  • ability to communicate and behave professionally

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and engaging demeanor
  • prior work experience preferred
  • strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • bilingual ability a plus
  • reliable transportation
  • ability to build relationships
  • team player attitude
  • ability to follow manager instructions and guidance
  • professional communication and behavior at all times

Job Duties

  • Greets and seats all guests in a friendly manner
  • assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant
  • ensures seating service is rotated among server areas
  • opens doors for arriving and departing guests
  • remains visible in front of house facing the main entrance
  • occasionally delivers food and drinks to guests
  • interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere
  • completes assigned opening and closing side work
  • participates in clearing and resetting dining room tables using team delivery methods
  • observes guests, responds to requests, and anticipates needs
  • maintains a clean and organized work area
  • explains and demonstrates usage of tabletop electronic devices to guests
  • drives sales with suggestive selling
  • accommodates special guest needs such as booster or high chairs
  • manages the waitlist during busy times
  • serves guests in carside to-go or server roles when scheduled
  • fills out feature sheets
  • assists in general front of house maintenance including maintaining restrooms, light cleaning duties, washing windows, sanitizing buckets, setting up the expo line, emptying trash, rolling silverware, and maintaining restaurant curb appeal

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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