Possible Clues:

• Stressful position, figuratively
• Chair for person with difficult responsibility
• Host, having switched one couple, goes on to dine -- tricky situation
• Puzzled as to the responsible position
• Ohio uprising over appalling state punishment?
• Eat host In position of person with difficult responsibilities.
• Uncomfortable or tricky situation (informal)
• Uncomfortable situation provided by 11?
• Hates to be in difficult position
• Those at work in a position of responsibility