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How much do applebee host jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for applebee host in the United States is $14.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Applebee Host do?

An Applebee Host is responsible for greeting guests as they arrive, seating them in the dining area, and managing reservations or waitlists. They are often the first and last point of contact for customers, ensuring a welcoming and friendly experience. Hosts also answer phones, assist with takeout orders, and help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front entrance. Good communication and multitasking skills are important for this role.

How many hours does a host work at Applebee's?

Applebee's hosts typically work between 20 and 30 hours per week, with shifts often including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The exact hours depend on the restaurant's staffing needs and the employee's availability, and part-time positions are common in this role.

What are some common challenges faced by Applebee Hosts, and how can they be managed effectively?

Applebee Hosts often face challenges such as managing waitlists during busy periods, ensuring timely and accurate seating, and maintaining a friendly demeanor under pressure. To handle these situations, it's important to communicate clearly with both guests and team members, stay organized, and remain adaptable when plans change. Building strong teamwork with servers and kitchen staff helps ensure smooth operations and creates a positive dining experience for guests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Applebee Host, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Applebee Host, you need strong customer service skills, basic organizational abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with reservation and seating management systems, as well as point-of-sale (POS) technology, is often required. Excellent communication, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to stay calm under pressure help create a welcoming atmosphere and manage guest flow efficiently. These skills ensure positive guest experiences and smooth restaurant operations, which are essential for customer satisfaction and team success.
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Applebee's Host

Applebee's Host

Team Schostak Family Restaurants

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Part-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Job description

TSFR Applebee's host/hostess primary responsibility is to Delight our Guests by greeting arriving and acknowledging departing guests as well as seating them in a friendly manner, and assisting with maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant. In doing this, the host/hostess will maximize the dining room space and server effectiveness. The host fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values.
Essential Job Functions
Primary Duties:
• Greet all guests as they enter and depart the restaurant and hold the door open for guests
• Seat guests according to the established plan and guests' needs
• Keep host/hostess stand and waiting area clean
• Ensure menu's remain clean and stocked
• Complete restroom checks and refill paper products in bathrooms, as needed
• Sanitize and wipe down all tables and sweep the area as needed and resets the table
• Assist the servers when needed by taking the initial drink order or running food to the guests in the dining room
• Complete daily opening and closing work to ensure a clean and safe environment for guests and TEAM
Educational / Experience
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work as a TEAM
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Follow appropriate food safety guidelines
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to transport and carry objects such as a high chair or booster seat
• Ability to wipe, sweep and carry plates to kitchen
Physical and Mental Requirements
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Psychological Demands:
The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change. Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
Work Environment:
The work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.
On occasion, to perform the work it may be necessary to travel in an automobile to other locations in the field either alone or accompanied by a co-worker.
TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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