Host

About the role

Every great guest experience starts with a warm welcome. As a Host, you’ll invite guests in and make them feel right at home. You’ll keep the dining room flowing by managing the waitlist, updating guests with a smile, and making sure each table is ready for the next group to gather around.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome the moment they walk through the door
• Manage the waitlist and keep the dining room flowing
• Update guests with a smile while coordinating table readiness

Qualifications

• Makes people feel welcome the moment they walk through the door
• Knows how to stay cool and collected, even when things get busy
• Thrives in a team-first environment
• Brings positive energy and a warm, approachable style

Benefits

• Competitive pay every week with same day pay access
• Health insurance eligibility on day 1 for full- and part-time employees
• Vacation time
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Growth and development opportunities begin Day 1 with industry-leading PAR training program
• 401k plan with company matching contributions at 90 days
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Support that starts on day one through onboarding, training, and development
• Recognition programs and employee events that bring teams together
• 35% discount on Cracker Barrel food and retail items
• Exclusive Biscuit Perks including discounts on home, travel, and cell phones

About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more—a somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots—always serving up more than a meal.