Host - Join Us Now!
Posted on December 21, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned restaurant chain with a rich heritage that spans over fifty years. Originating from a family-owned restaurant, the company's vision has always been to offer guests a special connection to seafood and the coastal culture. Today, Red Lobster proudly operates more than 500 restaurants nationwide, each embodying the passion and dedication of its founders. The company is not just about serving meals; it is about creating memorable dining experiences and fostering a sense of community. Red Lobster values the relationships it builds with customers, turning new guests into familiar faces and making each visit special and inviting.
The role of a Host at Red Lobster is integral to maintaining this welcoming atmosphere and ensuring customer satisfaction from the moment guests step through the door. This position offers competitive salaries ranging from $16.50 to $25.00 per hour, with weekly pay and flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse needs. Hosts at Red Lobster are the first point of contact for customers, responsible for greeting them warmly and managing wait times and reservations efficiently. The role demands exceptional customer service skills to provide guests with a seamless dining experience, from seating arrangements to bidding farewell with a genuine invitation to return.
Beyond hosting duties, this position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year of service. Employees also enjoy anniversary pay, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as guests. Red Lobster emphasizes training and career advancement opportunities, empowering employees to grow within the company. This supportive environment combines career development with a strong commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, making Red Lobster a great place to work and build a future.
The physical requirements of the role are clearly defined to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. Hosts must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds, as well as stand for shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours. Teamwork and multitasking are essential, as is the ability to pay attention to detail while serving and coordinating with fellow staff members. The company is committed to making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, ensuring equal access to employment and job responsibilities.
Red Lobster takes pride in fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and given equal opportunities regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. There is a bright future ahead for this successful restaurant chain, and joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a family dedicated to quality, hospitality, and community spirit.
- Meet minimum age and legal authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds
- Capable of standing for 8 to 12 hour shifts
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Attention to detail and multitasking skills