Host - Join Us Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a leading seafood restaurant chain with a rich heritage dating back over fifty years. Originating from a family-owned restaurant, the brand's core mission has always been to provide guests with a special connection to seafood and the coast. Today, Red Lobster proudly operates more than 500 restaurants across various communities, serving as a welcoming gathering place where new friends become familiar faces. Beyond offering delicious meals, Red Lobster is deeply embedded in the communities it serves, creating memorable dining experiences that celebrate both food and fellowship.
This role as a Host at Red Lobster is vital in delivering the exceptional customer service that the brand is known for. The position is part-time and offers competitive wage options including weekly pay. Employees enjoy flexible scheduling to accommodate their personal lives. The restaurant supports its team with medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at less than $10 per week, along with life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits. After one year of service, employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions. Additional perks include anniversary pay (subject to eligibility), discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. Red Lobster is committed to training and providing career advancement opportunities, fostering growth in every team member.
As a Host at Red Lobster, you play a crucial role in shaping the guest experience from the moment they arrive. Key responsibilities include warmly greeting guests with a smile, accurately quoting wait times, managing reservations, and ensuring customers feel valued by guiding them seamlessly to their tables. The host sets the tone for a memorable meal by delivering attentive service and a warm farewell inviting guests to return. This person must focus on both team dynamics and customer satisfaction, making decisions that prioritize the guest’s enjoyment and the team’s cohesion. Physical requirements for the role include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds, standing for extended periods ranging from 8 to 12 hours, and working efficiently in a team environment while managing tasks with keen attention to detail. Red Lobster embraces workplace inclusivity and offers reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform essential duties.
The future at Red Lobster is bright with exciting plans on the horizon. The company proudly fosters an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Joining the Red Lobster family means being part of a supportive community passionate about excellent food, outstanding service, and shared success. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding part-time position in the hospitality industry with a trusted and well-respected brand.
- Must meet minimum age requirements and be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds
- Capacity to stand for an 8 to 12 hour shift
- Ability to work in a team with attention to detail and multitasking skills