Host - Join Us Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned family-oriented restaurant chain with a rich history spanning more than fifty years. It began as a family-owned establishment with a clear vision: to provide guests with a unique connection to seafood and the coastal experience. Over the decades, Red Lobster has grown to over 500 restaurants, each one embodying the passion and dedication that its founders instilled. The company prides itself not only on serving delicious seafood meals but also on creating memorable experiences that foster community and build lifelong connections between guests and staff. Each restaurant is an extension of this welcoming family environment where every visit feels like coming home and every meal is shared among friends and loved ones.
As a host at Red Lobster, you will be an integral part of this inviting atmosphere. This part-time position offers flexible schedules and competitive weekly pay, designed to accommodate different lifestyles and ensure a healthy work-life balance. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for guests, greeting them with a warm and sincere smile, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience. Your responsibilities will include managing reservations accurately, providing precise wait time estimates, and personally escorting guests to their tables with the utmost care and attentiveness. Beyond just seating guests, you will create special experiences by engaging with visitors, addressing their needs promptly, and ensuring they feel valued throughout their time at the restaurant.
Red Lobster offers comprehensive benefits starting at less than $10 a week, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Additionally, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits are available to support employees’ well-being. After one year of service, employees become eligible for the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions, ensuring long-term financial security. The restaurant also provides anniversary pay for eligible staff, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. Importantly, Red Lobster invests in its people by offering training programs and career advancement opportunities, allowing team members to grow professionally within the company.
Physical requirements for success in this role include being authorized to work in the United States and meeting the minimum age requirement. Employees must have the physical ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely carry up to 30 pounds, as well as stand for 8 to 12 hours during a shift. The position demands attention to detail, multitasking skills, and a strong team-oriented mindset. The company emphasizes inclusivity and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, ensuring all can perform essential job functions effectively.
Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive team that values diversity and equality. The company actively promotes equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Red Lobster is not just a place to work—it is a place to grow, connect, and build lasting relationships. Now is a fantastic time to join this exciting family as it looks toward a future filled with promising growth and innovation.
                - Meet minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the United States
 - Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds
 - Capability to stand for an 8 to 12-hour shift
 - Ability to work as part of a team with attention to detail and multitasking skills