The Dining Room Host is responsible for creating a clean, welcoming, and exceptional dining experience for guests. This role focuses on hospitality, cleanliness, guest engagement, and ensuring the dining room reflects Chick-fil-A’s standards of excellence. Dining Room Hosts serve as ambassadors of hospitality by interacting with guests, assisting with dining room needs, and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Responsibilities
Welcome guests with a friendly and professional attitude
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, restrooms, patio, and beverage station
Deliver outstanding customer service and hospitality to all guests
Assist guests with seating, tray carrying, refills, and special requests when needed
Monitor dining room traffic and ensure tables are cleaned promptly
Stock dining room supplies including napkins, condiments, straws, lids, and beverages
Sweep, mop, and sanitize dining areas throughout the shift
Respond quickly to guest concerns and communicate issues to leadership when necessary
Support team members in Front of House operations during busy periods
Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
Create a warm, family-friendly environment for every guest
Assist with opening and closing dining room duties
Cleaning the restrooms
Requirements
Positive attitude and strong communication skills
Friendly, outgoing, and guest-focused personality
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when stocking or cleaning
Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
Willingness to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Prior customer service or restaurant experience preferred, but not required
Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.