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Host and hostess positions provide essential front-of-house hospitality experience, serving as guests' first point of contact and setting the tone for entire dining experiences. These customer-facing roles combine reservation management, guest relations, and operational coordination supporting smooth restaurant flow during busy periods. Host jobs offer flexible scheduling including morning, evening, and weekend shifts accommodating students, career changers, and professionals seeking supplemental income. Entry-level positions provide excellent restaurant operations introduction while developing communication skills, multitasking abilities, and professional presentation transferring throughout hospitality. Advanced host positions include waitlist management, kitchen timing coordination, staff training, and special guest requests requiring problem-solving skills. Many restaurants offer promotion opportunities from host roles to server, manager, or specialized positions. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, phone etiquette, computer proficiency for reservation systems, and ability to remain calm during challenging interactions. Successful hosts create welcoming atmospheres encouraging repeat visits while managing table turnover efficiently.

28 Host Job Opportunities Nationwide
PHD Terrace
Host at PHD Terrace
210 W. 55th Street, New York, NY
Cafés at MoMA
Host at Cafés at MoMA
West 53rd St, New York, NY
Magic Hour
Host at Magic Hour
485 7th Ave., New York, NY
TAO Uptown Restaurant
Host at TAO Uptown Restaurant
42-44 East 58th St. , New York, NY
Bar 'Cino
Host at Bar 'Cino
22 Washington Square, Newport, RI
Manhatta
Host at Manhatta
28 Liberty Street 60th Floor, New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern
Host at Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th Street, New York, NY
Sake No Hana
Host at Sake No Hana
145 Bowery, New York, NY
Cathedrale
Host at Cathedrale
485 7th Ave., New York, NY
Magic Hour
Host at Magic Hour
485 7th Ave., New York, NY
Legasea
Host at Legasea
485 7th Ave., New York, NY
The Ready
Host at The Ready
485 7th Ave., New York, NY
Union Square Cafe
Host at Union Square Cafe
101 East 19th Street, New York, NY
TAO Restaurant
Host at TAO Restaurant
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
LAVO Italian Restaurant
Host at LAVO Italian Restaurant
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Castle Hill Inn
Host at Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI
Hemenway's Restaurant
Host at Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main St, Providence, RI
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse
Host at Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse
9 Penn Plaza, New York, NY
Pizza Ponte
Host at Pizza Ponte
1560 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Beauty & Essex
Retail Host at Beauty & Essex
3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Peche Restaurant
Host at Peche Restaurant
800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Gianna
Host at Gianna
700 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Herbsaint
Host at Herbsaint
701 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Soba
Host at Soba
5847 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Mad Mex Monroeville
Host at Mad Mex Monroeville
4100 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA
Mad Mex Erie
Host at Mad Mex Erie
5800 Peach St, Erie, PA
Kaya
Host at Kaya
2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA
Eleven
Host at Eleven
1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA

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