Host - Surfside
About the job
- The candidate must be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
- The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The candidate must be able to speak, read, and write English.
- The candidate must complete and pass the Florida Responsible Vendor program in compliance with company and Florida statutory requirements.
- The candidate must complete and pass the food safety certification program in compliance with company and Florida statutory requirements.
- Maintain a cheerful and courteous temperament and a neat, clean, professional image.
- Greet guests using Flanigan’s “Smile Talk.”
- Engage guests using Flanigan’s “Smile Talk” while escorting them to their table in a timely manner.
- Manage the seating wait list efficiently.
- Communicate guests’ questions or concerns to the manager on duty.
- Keep the foyer, host or hostess station, and waiting area clean and free of debris; restock and clean menus.
- Restock supplies and maintain restroom cleanliness for guests.
- Answer the telephone within four rings, answer guests’ questions, and direct guests to the appropriate staff member.
- Conclude guests’ visits using Flanigan’s “Smile Talk.”
- Perform shift changes, opening and closing duties, and assigned side work.
About the company
Flanigan's Enterprises operates casual dining lounges and package liquor stores mainly in Florida and some Sun Belt states. It began in 1959 as small cocktail lounges and liquor stores and later expanded into larger Big Daddy’s lounges and liquor stores. Since 1987, many lounges were renovated to add full restaurant service, so today they offer alcoholic beverages and a full menu in a relaxed, casual setting, with a high-volume liquor retail arm selling brand-name and private-label products at discount prices. The goal is to grow a broad network of affordable, customer-friendly lounges and liquor stores under one brand, combining liquor retail with dining and focusing on value and a casual experience.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 revenue reached $56.2 million, with net income up 39% year over year.
- June 27, 2026 cash rose to $28.8 million after $12.8 million operating cash flow.
- FY2026 package-store and restaurant sales both climbed, supporting a $0.60 dividend in June 2026.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 wage lawsuit names 26 employees alleging unpaid work and overtime caps.
- Package store gross margin fell to 24.2% in Q2 2026 amid merchandise costs and pricing competition.
- Thirty-two controlled units create concentration risk; a Florida demand shock hits everything at once.
What makes Flanigan's Enterprises unique
- South Florida cult brand spans 32 controlled units and five franchises as of June 27, 2026.
- Flanigan's combines restaurants and package liquor stores, creating cross-selling and traffic resilience.
- April 2026 Cutler Bay and Homestead openings reinforce its hyperlocal Florida footprint.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Personal Days
Free Shift Meals
Company News
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc., which operates "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, announced earnings for the 13 and 39 weeks ended 27 June 2026. For the 13-week period, total revenues reached $56.2 million, up from $51.9 million in the same period last year. Net income rose to $2.1 million from $1.4 million, whilst earnings per share increased to $1.11 from $0.75. For the 39-week period, total revenues climbed to $165.3 million from $155.2 million. Net income grew to $5.7 million from $4.1 million, with earnings per share rising to $3.09 from $2.23. Restaurant food and bar sales drove the growth, alongside increased package store sales.