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Host - Newport News Chili's

CompanyBrinker International
LocationNewport News
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 14, 2026
About The Company
Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975, Brinker owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants across 29 countries and two territories under the names Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®. Our Restaurant Support Center is a custom-built, lakefront building located in Cypress Waters – an office, living and retail development in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth. Every aspect of our campus was designed to encourage personal wellbeing, team-oriented workstyle, and Brinker’s mantra of “Let’s Play Restaurant.” Our favorite features include flexible collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art test kitchen, a game room stocked with modern and nostalgic games, fitness center catering to individual and group workouts, and an inviting community eating and vending area. While the campus is beautiful, Brinker’s true pride is in our Team Members. In fact, the Restaurant Support Center is proud to have been named one of Dallas' best places to work by the Dallas Business Journal and The Dallas Morning News for three consecutive years!
About the Role
Role Overview

Our Hosts begin each experience for every Guest that walks into our restaurants by providing hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in providing a warm welcome and love making people feel special, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities
  • Give a warm welcome to every Guest
  • Manage the wait list
  • Communicate Guest concerns to the Manager when appropriate
  • Answer telephone within three rings and direct calls
  • Help fellow Team Members when appropriate
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
About You
  • Friendly, warm, and caring attitude that's always ready to greet with a smile
  • Thinks and acts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
  • Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
  • No experience necessary
About Us

Chili's was born in Dallas, Texas in 1975. Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas! With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every Guest, every day.

  • Fast hiring process
  • Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
  • Growth opportunities
  • Great team atmosphere and culture
  • Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at chilisjobs.com/benefits/
*Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled
Key Skills
HospitalityCustomer serviceCommunicationWait list managementTelephone etiquetteMultitaskingTeamworkTime management
Categories
HospitalityCustomer Service & SupportFood & Beverage
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceLife insuranceFlexible scheduleGrowth opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The host is responsible for providing a warm welcome to guests and managing the restaurant's wait list. They also assist team members and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all visitors.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
40277
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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