Host Jobs in Huntsville, AL

In the Hospitality Service industry, a Host is essentially the first point of contact for guests and ensures their dining experience starts on a positive note. They are responsible for welcoming and seating guests, managing reservations, dealing with queries and complaints, and monitoring the flow of guests on the dining floor to ensure the smooth operation. They are also responsible for communicating with the kitchen staff to keep the service efficient. They typically have an outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with grace.

Before becoming a Host, an individual may have held roles such as a Waiter or Waitress, gaining firsthand experience in customer service and understanding the operations of a dining establishment. Another possible role is that of a Receptionist in a hotel or similar establishment, where skills like dealing with diverse customers, managing bookings, and coordinating with other staff are relevant. Some hosts may also have worked as a Customer Service Representative, developing their communication and problem-solving skills. Depending on the establishment's requirements, Hosts may need certifications like the ServSafe Food Handler certificate or a similar food-service license.

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Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago

Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Owens Cross Roads, AL (7 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Owens Cross Roads, AL (7 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 15 hours ago

Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 15 hours ago

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate Job Overview Youre on your way to joining the dedicated team at Amazon that makes the return and pickup of packages convenient for our customers at our...

Housekeeping Manager

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago

Provides excellent guest service in an efficient, courteous, professional manner; following LBA standards of friendly hospitality while adhering to guidelines and procedures Pre Requisites Supervisors...

Kickback Host

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 days ago

Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude....

Event Coordinator

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 8 days ago

Offer upsell opportunities to Event Hosts after sale is closed won....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 8 days ago

Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Part Time - Outlet Customer Service Associate - Flexible

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago

Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's Outlets Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating,...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 10 days ago

As a Customer Service Specialist, your main responsibility is to provide excellent customer service and support to customers. You will be the main point of contact, addressing inquiries, resolving...

Breakfast Host Person

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 days ago

Skills: Service minded, friendly professional behavior Suggest and serve quality food and beverage items as per standards Abilities: Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric....

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Madison, AL (15 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Madison, AL (15 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 12 days ago

Performs all housekeeping duties necessary, including making beds, vacuuming and cleaning. Verifies and updates status of discrepant rooms throughout the shift....

Store Customer Service Specialist Zone

  • Madison, AL (15 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Madison, AL (15 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 16 days ago

This position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about...

Host

  • Madison, AL (15 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Madison, AL (15 miles from Huntsville, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Alexander's Restaurants Title: Host Location: AL - Madison - #40 (380 Town Madison Blvd) JobID#: 706899 Type: Part Time Category: Host / Hostess...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Store Consultant consistently delivers a positive customer experience to all customers, utilizing consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives and...

Host

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 27 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 27 days ago

Your responsibilities as a Host will include, but are not limited to: Welcoming every guest into our restaurant with a smile Accurately quoting wait times and managing reservations Catering to guests...

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Salary for Host Jobs in Huntsville, AL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Hosts in Huntsville, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.4%
Bachelor's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
3.9%
Some High School
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Hosts in Huntsville, AL
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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