Host / Hostess
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
At a Glance
Host / Hostess earns an average of $25,933/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.7 years. Top skills: Restaurant Operation, Customer Service, Communication.
$25,933/yr
High school or GED
0.7 years
75
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Median Wage
$30,380/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-1.5%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (11)
Restaurant Operation
Seating Guests
Reservations
Food Services
Security Policies
Safety Training
Table Setting
Lifting Ability
Customer Complaint Resolution
General Mathematics
Cash Register
Common Skills (19)
Customer Service
Communication
Greeting Customers
Cleanliness
Management
Energetic
Professionalism
Detail Oriented
Positivity
Multitasking
Confidentiality
Organizational Skills
Sales
Interpersonal Communications
Operations
Verbal Communication Skills
Punctuality
Teamwork
Related Specializations
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