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Folino Estate

Host

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$12/hr

Keep the host stand and surrounding area clean, organized, and presentable at all times. * Assist ... in opening and closing duties per host checklists, including light cleaning and setup. * Rearrange ...

Folino Estate

Host

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$12/hr

Keep the host stand and surrounding area clean, organized, and presentable at all times. * Assist ... in opening and closing duties per host checklists, including light cleaning and setup. * Rearrange ...

Eggs Up Grill

Host/Hostess

Germantown, TN

A host/hostess can expect to open the door to greet guests, take To-Go orders, assist customers with picking up To-Go orders, maintain a wait list, ensure tables are ready prior to seating guests ...

Eggs Up Grill

Host/Hostess

Olive Branch, MS

A host/hostess can expect to open the door to greet guests, take To-Go orders, assist customers with picking up To-Go orders, maintain a wait list, ensure tables are ready prior to seating guests ...

Grove Bay Hospitality Group

Host

Morrisville, NC

$13 - $17/hr

Answer phone calls and assist with guest inquiries * Monitor dining room and assist servers as ... Previous experience as a host/hostess in a fast-paced restaurant setting is preferred * Excellent ...

Bally's Corporation

Casino Host

Black Hawk, CO

$58K/yr

The primary objective of a Casino Host is to identify, attract, retain, assist and cultivate players with high-level potential for slot and Table Game play. Casino Hosts acts as liaisons between ...

Eggs Up Grill

Host/Hostess

Germantown, TN

A host/hostess can expect to open the door to greet guests, take To-Go orders, assist customers with picking up To-Go orders, maintain a wait list, ensure tables are ready prior to seating guests ...

Eggs Up Grill

Host/Hostess

Olive Branch, MS · On-site

A host/hostess can expect to open the door to greet guests, take To-Go orders, assist customers with picking up To-Go orders, maintain a wait list, ensure tables are ready prior to seating guests ...

Eggs Up Grill

Host/Hostess

Germantown, TN · On-site

A host/hostess can expect to open the door to greet guests, take To-Go orders, assist customers with picking up To-Go orders, maintain a wait list, ensure tables are ready prior to seating guests ...

Basso Westport

Host/Hostess

Saint Louis, MO

$16 - $22/hr

Job Overview As a Host/Hostess , you'll greet and seat guests, manage the flow of the dining room, and assist with front-of-house operations to ensure smooth service. This is a guest-facing role that ...

Jasna Polana

Host/Hostess

Princeton, NJ

$18 - $25/hr

Assistant F&B Director/F&B Captain/FOH Manager/Exec Chef/Sous Chef. We are seeking a professional, polished, and hospitality-driven Host/Hostess to join our team at our private club. The ideal ...

Beef 'O' Brady's - GM

Host

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

We seek a superstar Host who lives to create amazing guest experiences! If you are friendly, upbeat ... Be menu knowledgeable to answer guest questions * Assist with food delivery or table bussing

Eggs Up Grill

Host/Hostess

Olive Branch, MS

A host/hostess can expect to open the door to greet guests, take To-Go orders, assist customers with picking up To-Go orders, maintain a wait list, ensure tables are ready prior to seating guests ...

Beef 'O' Brady's - GM

Host

Helena, AL

$10 - $12/hr

We seek a superstar Host who lives to create amazing guest experiences! If you are friendly, upbeat ... Be menu knowledgeable to answer guest questions * Assist with food delivery or table bussing

STK Washington DC

Host

Washington, DC

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Manage OpenTable reservations and coordinate seating to optimize service flow * Assist guests with ... Maintain a clean and organized host stand and menu area * Answer incoming phone calls, provide ...

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How much do host assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for host assistant in the United States is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Host Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Host Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service experience, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with reservation systems, point-of-sale (POS) software, and basic office tools is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking abilities, and a friendly demeanor are essential soft skills for providing a welcoming environment and managing guest interactions. These skills ensure smooth operations, positive guest experiences, and effective support for the host and the broader hospitality team.

What are host assistants?

Host assistants are support staff members who help ensure the smooth operation of events, restaurants, or hospitality venues by greeting guests, managing reservations, assisting with seating, and providing general customer service. They often work closely with hosts or hostesses to manage guest flow and address special requests or concerns. Their role is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring guests have a positive experience from arrival to departure.

What are some typical challenges faced by Host Assistants when managing busy shifts, and how can they be overcome?

Host Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing high guest volumes, balancing waitlists, and coordinating with servers and kitchen staff during peak hours. Staying organized, communicating clearly with team members, and maintaining a calm, friendly demeanor are key to overcoming these hurdles. Using reservation management systems efficiently and anticipating guest needs can also help streamline operations and ensure a positive guest experience. Ongoing practice and learning from experienced colleagues can make handling busy shifts more manageable and rewarding.
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Lead Host ("Lider de Anfitriones")

AZUL HOSPITALITY MASTER

Lexington, MI • On-site

$12.25 - $16.75/hr

Temporary

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE
Maintains consistent attention to the Restaurant entrance and welcomes all guests with a smile and appropriate greeting.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Great and welcome all hotel guests and customers.
  • Manage reservations.
  • Coordinate with other hosts and train new hosts.
  • Assist with preparations and execution for VIP reservations.
  • Work with management on special events.
  • Escorts guests to their tables and presents the menu to them.
  • Communicates with the wait staff and other restaurant personnel to ensure the guests' experience meets company standards.
  • Perform a variety of duties, which may include refilling beverages, setting tables, and cleaning eating/serving areas.
  • Perform other duties in a team effort during downtime which may include rolling silverware, expediting food orders, preparing food for the To-go areas, and properly cleaning and filling table condiments (salt & pepper, sugar, napkins, ketchup and mustard bottles).
  • Performs all other responsibilities as directed by management.
  • All other duties assigned by managers and supervisors.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:
  • Assist with any guest inquiry.
  • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
  • Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect Supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered "inside" if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
  • Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possible for one (1) hour or more.
  • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
  • Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
  • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
  • Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
  • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
  • Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with other staff, guests, and supervisors.
  • Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
  • Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
  • Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Must have excellent customer relations skills.
  • Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
  • Must possess basic computational ability.
  • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
  • Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, and POS.
  • Self-driven and able to work independently.
  • Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION
High school or equivalent education required.
EXPERIENCE
  • Food service experience preferred.
  • Customer service experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
  • Safe Server Alcohol & Food Handlers certification Required.

GROOMING
All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel's facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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