Position & Perks

Are you the kind of person who is energetic and outgoing? Are you awesome at turning strangers into friends and making everyone feel welcome?The role of the host is key because you make the first and last impression on our guests and we want it to be a great one!

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The health and well-being of our associates is a high priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to both hourly and salaried associates, based on eligibility and availability. We believe these are key components of our associates' Total Rewards and employment experience.

Competitive Pay - $11.00 per hour plus tips. If your wage + tips does not equal at least minimum wage, your pay will be adjusted so you make at least minimum wage.• Health Care Benefits• Flexible Hours• Extensive Training• Meal Discounts• Real Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

Our Hosts greet and seat all arriving guests and acknowledge all departing guests in a friendly manner and assist in maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant. Our hosts provide the guests’ first and last impression.

Qualifications

Our Host position requires no previous experience but a great personality is a must. Bring a warm and friendly personality and we’ll provide the training. This position requires you to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours in length and be able to lift 10 to 20 pounds.

The minimim age requirement for this position is 18.

About the company

Doherty Enterprises runs restaurant locations and develops original dining concepts for guests across casual, fast-casual and specialty dining. Its teams manage kitchens and guest service at restaurant locations, while original concepts use menus and formats developed in-house. Guests purchase meals for dine-in, takeout and delivery through its restaurants and ordering channels, the core sales model across its food-service operations. The portfolio spans neighborhood grills, bakery cafes, quick-service burgers, Mexican dishes, Japanese ramen and Irish pub fare. Founded in 1985 with a group of Roy Rogers restaurants, Doherty Enterprises is headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Allendale, NJ

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Shared-brand openings add staff: Doherty's first Applebee's/IHOP east of the Mississippi opened in March 2026 with a larger team.
Queens expansion includes planned hiring: Doherty announced a Corona Wendy's for July 2026 and said it would create jobs.
Employees fund hardship support: by July 2026, WOW A Friend reported helping over 4,200 people with over $5.7 million.

What critics are saying

One worker flags limited hours: an April 2026 review reports low labor hours and turnover, without establishing company-wide conditions.
Marketing includes substantial field work: Doherty's Allendale manager role requires 50-75% field time and occasional evenings and weekends.
Franchisors control key brands: Doherty operates Applebee's and Panera under partner-brand rights.

What makes Doherty Enterprises unique

Original concepts give kitchens menu-development work: Doherty's Spuntino creates seasonal Italian small plates with nearby farms.
The operating footprint is concentrated: Doherty's restaurants cluster in New Jersey and New York.
The portfolio reaches beyond dining: Doherty operates Sola Salon Studios as a franchisee.

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