Dining Room Host

Chick-fil-A restaurant in Farmingdale, NY!

No Experience Necessary - Starting Pay Range: $17 per hour. (Starting pay based on position, experience, and availability.)

At Chick-fil-A Farmingdale, a host role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly with an independent local franchise Owner/Operator, you gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving a great product in a friendly environment. Team Members are responsible for providing an exceptional dining experience for everyone they serve each day and for ensuring all guests receive signature Chick-fil-A service and food. Working at Chick-fil-A is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary.

We pride ourselves in having the best people in the business. We are looking for positive and hard-working individuals to join our family at Chick-fil-A Farmingdale. Your role is essential to us delivering on our mission to serve craveable food in a fast, friendly, and food-safe environment.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

How you make a difference:

• Provide exceptional hospitality and customer service
• Work with high-performance teams in multiple areas
• Craft incredible food quickly and accurately
• Serve in a fast paced, positive environment that is committed to excellence
• Maintain a refreshingly clean environment

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others and where you’ll feel like you’re a part of a family
• Be a part of a winning team
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development opportunities to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities of $2,500 per year
• Competitive pay
• Cross training
• 401k
• Free meal benefits
• 20% discount on Verizon Wireless calling plans
• Scholarship opportunities of $2,500 per year; In 2019, Chick-fil-A was proud to award $15.34 million to more than 6,000 Team Members

Team Member Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Use our CORE 4 model to serve guests: create eye contact, share a smile, speak enthusiastically, always say "My Pleasure"
• Provide Second Mile Service, going above and beyond to ensure excellent customer service and make emotional connections with guests
• Provide genuine hospitality and a welcoming environment for guests
• Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant
• Maintain cleanliness in dining room (tables, chairs, floors, windows, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness in restrooms, playground and parking lot
• Keep all condiment stations stocked and clean
• Ensure dining trays are clean and available to Front Counter throughout the shift
• Remove trash from dining room
• Multitask quickly, yet thoroughly
• Be team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic
• Work on their feet for several hours at a time
• Communicate effectively with guests and Team Members
• Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
• Follow procedures to ensure Operational Excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Consistent and reliable
• Cheerful and positive attitude
• Loves serving and helping others
• Customer service oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs on a regular basis and stand for long periods of time
• Commitment to excellence
• Desire to take initiative
• Strong work ethic
• Focus on quality and attention to detail

How you can grow:

• Path for growth includes: Trainer, Team Leader, Assistant Director, and Director levels
• Opportunity to travel and help open new Chick-fil-A restaurants

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Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.