Host / Hostess

New Dual-Brand Restaurant Opening | Applebee’s + IHOP | Morning + Evening Shifts | Flexible Scheduling

Applebee’s + IHOP is opening a new dual-brand restaurant, and we're hiring Hosts and Hostesses to join our opening team!

Because our restaurant opens at 7 AM, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for morning, daytime, evening, or weekend work.

Pay & Earnings

• $12–$16/ average an hour
• Weekly pay
• Employee meals and discounts

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests with a friendly and positive attitude
• Manage seating and guest flow
• Maintain an accurate waitlist
• Escort guests to tables
• Communicate wait times
• Answer guest questions
• Help guests understand our Applebee’s + IHOP concept
• Keep the entrance, lobby, and host area clean
• Support servers, managers, and other team members
• Help create a welcoming experience throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Why Work With Us?

• Morning shifts beginning at 7 AM
• Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Brand-new restaurant opening
• Fun, social team environment
• Training provided
• No restaurant experience required
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee meals and discounts

Our Culture

We believe great restaurants start with great people.

Our values are:

Passion – Have fun while striving for excellence.
Integrity – Do what's right.
Connect – Build strong relationships.
Respect – Value different perspectives.
Own It – Take ownership of your impact and results.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance available to eligible team members based on hours worked and plan requirements
• Tip income / high earning potential
• Paid time off (PTO) available to eligible team members who meet the applicable average-hours requirement
• Employee meals and discounts
• Paid training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position and location.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with guests
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to remain active throughout the shift
• Flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation
• Previous restaurant or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

No resume required — apply today through our quick and easy application.

Also known as: Host, Hostess, Restaurant Host, Restaurant Hostess, Greeter, Guest Service Host, Front Door Specialist, FOH Team Member.

About Big River Restaurants

Big River Restaurants owns and operates 36 Applebee’s restaurants across the Greater St. Louis and Louisiana areas. Our mission is to empower our people, recognize success, and exceed our own expectations and those of our guests.

Important: You are applying for employment with a franchisee of Applebee’s & IHOP, not Applebee’s & IHOP corporate or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer. Franchisees are independent business owners and establish their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary by franchisee and location.

Host / Hostess

New Dual-Brand Restaurant Opening | Applebee’s + IHOP | Morning + Evening Shifts | Flexible Scheduling

Applebee’s + IHOP is opening a new dual-brand restaurant, and we're hiring Hosts and Hostesses to join our opening team!

Because our restaurant opens at 7 AM, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for morning, daytime, evening, or weekend work.

Pay & Earnings

• $12–$16/ average an hour
• Weekly pay
• Employee meals and discounts

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests with a friendly and positive attitude
• Manage seating and guest flow
• Maintain an accurate waitlist
• Escort guests to tables
• Communicate wait times
• Answer guest questions
• Help guests understand our Applebee’s + IHOP concept
• Keep the entrance, lobby, and host area clean
• Support servers, managers, and other team members
• Help create a welcoming experience throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Why Work With Us?

• Morning shifts beginning at 7 AM
• Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Brand-new restaurant opening
• Fun, social team environment
• Training provided
• No restaurant experience required
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee meals and discounts

Our Culture

We believe great restaurants start with great people.

Our values are:

Passion – Have fun while striving for excellence.
Integrity – Do what's right.
Connect – Build strong relationships.
Respect – Value different perspectives.
Own It – Take ownership of your impact and results.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance available to eligible team members based on hours worked and plan requirements
• Tip income / high earning potential
• Paid time off (PTO) available to eligible team members who meet the applicable average-hours requirement
• Employee meals and discounts
• Paid training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position and location.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with guests
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to remain active throughout the shift
• Flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation
• Previous restaurant or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

No resume required — apply today through our quick and easy application.

Also known as: Host, Hostess, Restaurant Host, Restaurant Hostess, Greeter, Guest Service Host, Front Door Specialist, FOH Team Member.

About Big River Restaurants

Big River Restaurants owns and operates 36 Applebee’s restaurants across the Greater St. Louis and Louisiana areas. Our mission is to empower our people, recognize success, and exceed our own expectations and those of our guests.

Important: You are applying for employment with a franchisee of Applebee’s & IHOP, not Applebee’s & IHOP corporate or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer. Franchisees are independent business owners and establish their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary by franchisee and location.