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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 median   $9.00 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   10.8%
Average


Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training

Skills Needed:

Listening,  Speaking,  Being Aware of Others 

Tools and Technology:

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

Job Title Examples:

Host Coordinator,  Hostess,  Dining Room Supervisor