$0.00
Salary Not Available
Position range in Grayson County $9.24 - $12.02 Per hour
Host / Hostess
JALAPENO TREE OPERATING LLC
Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Location: DENISON, TX - 75020
Positions available: 3
Job #: 16907058
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 8/14/2025
Updated: 8/17/2025
Expires: 11/14/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Age
16 and up
Schedule
Full and Part Time Positions
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Benefits
Help for . Opens a new window.
Help for . Opens a new window.
Join the Jalapeno Tree family and become a part of the Pepper Posse! At the Jalapeno Tree, we are passionate about delivering Crazy Good Mexican Food in a family-friendly atmosphere. We are seeking energetic, motivated individuals who are dedicated to exceptional guest experiences, high-quality ingredients, and exemplary service. As a host/hostess, you are the first point of contact for guests. The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing waitlists, and accurately quoting wait times.
Key Responsibilities:
Warmly welcome guests as they arrive, creating a positive first impression. Escort guests to their tables and provide menus.
Answer incoming phone calls; take and fill to-go and curbside orders; clean, organize and stock menus; and perform other assigned side work.
Track table status and manage the seating chart, to ensure efficient and balanced table assignments. Coordinate with servers and bussers to optimize table turnover and minimize wait times.
Take names and phone numbers for the waiting list and quote accurate wait times to guests when tables are not immediately available.
Clearly communicate wait times and manage guest expectations. Provide updates as needed and ensure guests are informed of any changes.
Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Provide information about the menu and specials as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized host/hostess station. Ensure that the waiting area and entrance are tidy and welcoming.
Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Relay any special requests or issues to the appropriate team members.
Handle guest complaints or issues with empathy and efficiency, escalating to management if necessary.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage and tips
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacation
Opportunities for advancement
Requirements:
Qualifications: *Must be at least 16 years of age*
Warmly welcome guests as they arrive, creating a positive first impression. Escort guests to their tables and provide menus.
Answer incoming phone calls; take and fill to-go and curbside orders; clean, organize and stock menus; and perform other assigned side work.
Track table status and manage the seating chart, to ensure efficient and balanced table assignments. Coordinate with servers and bussers to optimize table turnover and minimize wait times.
Take names and phone numbers for the waiting list and quote accurate wait times to guests when tables are not immediately available.
Clearly communicate wait times and manage guest expectations. Provide updates as needed and ensure guests are informed of any changes.
Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Provide information about the menu and specials as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized host/hostess station. Ensure that the waiting area and entrance are tidy and welcoming.
Certifications:
Texas Food Handlers Certification. TABC certification for serving alcohol if 18 years of age.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, move at a rapid pace, bend, twist, and left products weighing up to 35 pound.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a host/hostess or in a customer service role is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems preferred
High school diploma or GED preferred
Jobseekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.
Salary Not Available
Position range in Grayson County $9.24 - $12.02 Per hour
Host / Hostess
JALAPENO TREE OPERATING LLC
Occupation: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Location: DENISON, TX - 75020
Positions available: 3
Job #: 16907058
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 8/14/2025
Updated: 8/17/2025
Expires: 11/14/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Age
16 and up
Schedule
Full and Part Time Positions
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Benefits
Help for . Opens a new window.
Help for . Opens a new window.
Join the Jalapeno Tree family and become a part of the Pepper Posse! At the Jalapeno Tree, we are passionate about delivering Crazy Good Mexican Food in a family-friendly atmosphere. We are seeking energetic, motivated individuals who are dedicated to exceptional guest experiences, high-quality ingredients, and exemplary service. As a host/hostess, you are the first point of contact for guests. The Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing waitlists, and accurately quoting wait times.
Key Responsibilities:
Warmly welcome guests as they arrive, creating a positive first impression. Escort guests to their tables and provide menus.
Answer incoming phone calls; take and fill to-go and curbside orders; clean, organize and stock menus; and perform other assigned side work.
Track table status and manage the seating chart, to ensure efficient and balanced table assignments. Coordinate with servers and bussers to optimize table turnover and minimize wait times.
Take names and phone numbers for the waiting list and quote accurate wait times to guests when tables are not immediately available.
Clearly communicate wait times and manage guest expectations. Provide updates as needed and ensure guests are informed of any changes.
Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Provide information about the menu and specials as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized host/hostess station. Ensure that the waiting area and entrance are tidy and welcoming.
Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Relay any special requests or issues to the appropriate team members.
Handle guest complaints or issues with empathy and efficiency, escalating to management if necessary.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage and tips
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacation
Opportunities for advancement
Requirements:
Qualifications: *Must be at least 16 years of age*
Warmly welcome guests as they arrive, creating a positive first impression. Escort guests to their tables and provide menus.
Answer incoming phone calls; take and fill to-go and curbside orders; clean, organize and stock menus; and perform other assigned side work.
Track table status and manage the seating chart, to ensure efficient and balanced table assignments. Coordinate with servers and bussers to optimize table turnover and minimize wait times.
Take names and phone numbers for the waiting list and quote accurate wait times to guests when tables are not immediately available.
Clearly communicate wait times and manage guest expectations. Provide updates as needed and ensure guests are informed of any changes.
Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Provide information about the menu and specials as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized host/hostess station. Ensure that the waiting area and entrance are tidy and welcoming.
Certifications:
Texas Food Handlers Certification. TABC certification for serving alcohol if 18 years of age.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, move at a rapid pace, bend, twist, and left products weighing up to 35 pound.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a host/hostess or in a customer service role is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems preferred
High school diploma or GED preferred
Jobseekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.
Job ID: 489970759
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025
Want to find more Hospitality Service opportunities?
Check out the 259,142 verified Hospitality Service jobs on iHireHospitalityServices
Sign Up for Job Alerts
