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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
SOC 35-9031.00
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening3.6
Speaking3.4
Social Perceptiveness3.2
Service Orientation3.2
Coordination3.0
Reading Comprehension2.9
Critical Thinking2.9
Negotiation2.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service4.5
English Language3.8
Food Production3.7
Sales and Marketing3.4
Mathematics3.0
Administration and Management2.9
Public Safety and Security2.7
Communications and Media2.6
Key Tasks
1Provide guests with menus.
2Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
3Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
4Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
5Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
Also Known As
Bar Host
Bar Host/Hostess
Bar Hostess
Buffet Hostess
Dining Room Host
Dining Room Host/Hostess
Dining Room Hostess
General Teller
Greeter
Hospitality Coordinator
Tools & Equipment
Carbonated beverage dispensers
Cash registers
Commercial coffeemakers
Desktop computers
Handheld calculators
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