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Important Skills
Communication
Organization
Time management
Basic math skills
Host/Hostess
Do you consider yourself friendly, energetic and organized? Do you enjoy interacting with guests? You may be the right fit as a host/hostess! In this position, you are the first person guests connect with when entering the dining area or restaurant/bar, so it is imperative to be welcoming and ready to help.
As a host/hostess, you can quickly rise to a food and beverage manager position with the right training, learned experiences and skills! A typical host/hostess career path is highlighted below.
Host/Hostess Career Pathway
Host/Hostess
Host/Hostess Agent Responsibilities
Hosts/Hostesses are in charge of prompt welcoming and seating of all guests, and assisting servers and/or cashiers as needed.
Welcoming Guests
As a host/hostesses, you are the first person that guests see and interact with. You must welcome guests or answer phone calls, take and confirm reservations as well as make conversation to keep guests engaged.
Helping Team Members
Hosts/Hostesses should help backup servers if there is a rush as well as cashiers. Hosts/hostesses must also seat customers to ensure all waitstaff sections are as equally balanced as possible. During slow times, you are expected to help clean and tidy the restaurant and should always keep the host area clean and stocked.
Keep Guests Informed
Guests will come to the host/hostess to ask questions about the menus, wait times, food safety for allergies and general questions about the establishment, so hosts/hostesses should stay informed on all topics to properly inform guests.
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Your career in hospitality.
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Host/Hostess
Do you consider yourself friendly, energetic and organized? Do you enjoy interacting with guests? You may be the right fit as a host/hostess! In this position, you are the first person guests connect with when entering the dining area or restaurant/bar, so it is imperative to be welcoming and ready to help.
As a host/hostess, you can quickly rise to a food and beverage manager position with the right training, learned experiences and skills! A typical host/hostess career path is highlighted below.
Host/Hostess Career Pathway
Host/Hostess Agent Responsibilities
Hosts/Hostesses are in charge of prompt welcoming and seating of all guests, and assisting servers and/or cashiers as needed.
Keep Guests Informed
Guests will come to the host/hostess to ask questions about the menus, wait times, food safety for allergies and general questions about the establishment, so hosts/hostesses should stay informed on all topics to properly inform guests.
Job Qualifications
Job Requirements
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- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- A friendly and positive attitude
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
- Basic math skills
*Statistics have been taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Welcoming Guests
As a host/hostesses, you are the first person that guests see and interact with. You must welcome guests or answer phone calls, take and confirm reservations as well as make conversation to keep guests engaged.
Helping Team Members
Hosts/Hostesses should help backup servers if there is a rush as well as cashiers. Hosts/hostesses must also seat customers to ensure all waitstaff sections are as equally balanced as possible. During slow times, you are expected to help clean and tidy the restaurant and should always keep the host area clean and stocked.
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- A friendly and positive attitude
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
- Basic math skills
Important Skills
Communication
Organization
Time management
Basic math skills
*Statistics have been taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics