Host - Join Us Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain with a rich heritage that began over fifty years ago, rooted in a passion to connect people with seafood and the coastal dining experience. This establishment has grown to encompass over 500 restaurants, each carrying forward the founding vision of providing guests with exceptional meals and memorable moments. More than just a place to eat, Red Lobster plays a vital role within the communities it serves, offering a welcoming atmosphere where new friends turn into familiar faces. The company takes pride in setting the table for guests' favorite seafood dishes and creating an inviting environment that reflects its longstanding dedication to quality and hospitality.
The role of a Host at Red Lobster is integral to maintaining this warm and inviting environment, serving as the first point of contact and ensuring every guest feels genuinely welcomed. This part-time position offers weekly pay and competitive wages, along with flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse lifestyles and commitments. The restaurant also provides numerous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match available after one year of service. Additional perks include anniversary pay for eligible employees, discounted shift meals, a 25% discount on dining as a guest, and ongoing opportunities for training and career advancement.
As a Host, you will be responsible for welcoming guests with a friendly smile, managing wait times accurately, handling reservations efficiently, and creating special experiences that cater to individual guests' needs. Escorting guests to their tables, providing seamless transitions, and offering warm farewells with invitations to return are essential elements of the role. The position requires a team player who maintains attention to detail, can multi-task effectively, and always prioritizes the experience and satisfaction of both guests and team members.
Physical requirements include being able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds safely, as well as the ability to move throughout the restaurant and remain on your feet for shifts lasting between 8 and 12 hours. Red Lobster is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support their success in this role. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a family that values inclusivity, equal opportunity, and a workplace culture that welcomes everyone regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.
BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster, and now is an exciting time to join this dynamic team. With a strong foundation and an even brighter future ahead, every team member plays a crucial role in delivering the Red Lobster experience that guests have cherished for decades.
                - Must meet the minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country you are applying
 - ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
 - ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 - 12 hour shift
 - team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task