Hostess – Roles & Responsibilities (Winning Hearts Focus)

Position Purpose:

To create a warm, welcoming environment that makes every guest feel valued and

cared for. As a hostess, you are the face of hospitality in the dining

room—ensuring guests have everything they need and feel seen, appreciated, and

delighted.

Core Responsibilities:

Create a Warm Welcome

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Greet every guest with a genuine smile and

friendly tone.

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Open doors for guests when appropriate.

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Engage in light conversation to make guests feel

at home.

Own the Guest Experience

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Proactively visit tables to check on guests’

satisfaction.

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Offer to refresh drinks, bring condiments, or

clear trays.

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Anticipate needs before guests have to ask.

Maintain a Pristine Dining Room

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Help Dining attendant tables, floors, condiment

stands, and restrooms spotless.

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Ensure high-chair and table turnover is quick,

clean, and safe.

Support Front-of-House Team

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Help carry trays for guests needing assistance.

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Step in where needed without waiting to be

asked.

Personalize the Moment

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Learn and use guest names when possible.

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Celebrate birthdays or milestones with a kind

word or gesture.

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Recognize returning guests and thank them for

their loyalty.

Resolve with Care

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Listen attentively to guest concerns and resolve

small issues quickly.

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Report larger issues to a leader with all

relevant context.

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Follow up to ensure resolution brought

satisfaction.

Mindset & Culture Commitments:

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Be Present – Make each guest feel like the only

guest.

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Be Proactive – Look for what can be done before

being asked.

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Be Grateful – Express appreciation to guests and

team members alike.

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Be a Team Player – Encourage and support

coworkers to win together.

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Be a Brand Ambassador – Reflect Chick-fil-A’s

values with every action.

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.

Salary

Starting at $14.00 per hour

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

Day shift