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Dining Room Host - Guest Experience Maker

Chick-fil-A
  • Redwood City, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    At Chick-fil-A, the Dining Room is more than just a place to eat—it’s where genuine hospitality comes to life.

    As a Dining Room Host/Hostess, you will play a key role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment where every guest feels cared for. This position is responsible for delivering remarkable guest experiences by combining attentive hospitality with a strong commitment to cleanliness and detail. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in serving others, enjoys staying active, and notices the small things that make a big difference.


    Key Responsibilities:

    Guest Experience & Hospitality

    • Create a warm and welcoming environment by greeting and engaging with guests in a genuine way
    • Proactively check on guests to ensure their needs are met and their experience is exceptional
    • Anticipate guest needs by offering refills, clearing trays, and providing additional items before being asked
    • Respond to guest questions or concerns with care, urgency, and professionalism
    • Represent Chick-fil-A’s commitment to “second-mile service” in every interaction


    Dining Room Care & Cleanliness

    • Maintain a spotless dining room by cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs, booths, and high-touch surfaces
    • Quickly clear, clean, and reset tables to keep seating readily available for guests
    • Routinely monitor and maintain restrooms to ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking
    • Manage trash and recycling to keep all areas neat and presentable
    • Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards with consistency and attention to detail


    Team Support & Attention to Detail

    • Continuously observe the dining room to identify opportunities to serve guests or improve cleanliness
    • Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining a positive and calm demeanor
    • Support team members as needed to ensure smooth restaurant operations
    • Take initiative to go above and beyond in both service and presentation


    Qualifications:

    • Passion for serving others and creating positive guest experiences
    • Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
    • Friendly, outgoing, and approachable personality
    • Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
    • Dependable and team-oriented


    What Success Looks Like:

    • Guests consistently experience a clean, comfortable, and inviting dining environment
    • Guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for during their visit
    • The dining room operates smoothly, with minimal wait time for clean tables
    • Cleanliness and hospitality standards are upheld at all times
    • You actively contribute to a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and excellence


    This role goes beyond cleaning—it is about creating a memorable dining experience through attentiveness, warmth, and pride in maintaining a space where guests feel valued and comfortable. Every detail matters, and every interaction is an opportunity to serve.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRedwood City, California

    Skills

    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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