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Restaurant Hosts

Restaurant hosts greet customers and escort them to tables.

Restaurant hosts greet customers, and if all tables are occupied, estimate how long it might take to be seated. They escort customers to their tables and give them menus.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Well below the statewide median   $8.57 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   6.2%
Average


Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)

Skills Needed:

Listening,  Speaking,  Helping Others 

Tools and Technology:

  • Tools: Calculators or accessories,  Carbonated beverage dispenser,  Cash registers 
  • Technology: Data base user interface and query software,  Calendar and scheduling software,  Point of sale POS software 

Job Title Examples:

Host Coordinator,  Hostess,  Dining Room Supervisor