Host Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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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BL Customer Service Specialist PT

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 19 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....

Bilingual Store Customer Service Specialist PT

  • Delray Beach, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours 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/ Hostess - Novecento Mary Brickell Village

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago

Summary of Position: Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes. Duties & Responsibilities: • Warmly...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • North Miami, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • North Miami, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Deerfield Beach, FL (13 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL (13 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago

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

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 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...

Customer Service Associate

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Join our Field Team and help shape the future of retailwhere innovation, customer connections, and career growth come together in an exciting environment! The Customer Service Associate provides...

Host/Hostess - Deli - PT

  • Coconut Creek, FL (10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Coconut Creek, FL (10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 15 hours ago

Overview Our Commitment to Service: We don't have customers, we have Guests. Each visitor is our Guest, just as you have a Guest in your home. You take a certain level of pride when you have an...

Housekeeping Supervisor (Hotel) - AC & Element Miami DT

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

We are hiring a Room Inspector/ Housekeeping Supervisor! As the Housekeeping Supervisor you directly oversee housekeeping, laundry and houseperson team members. Ideal candidates: Experience in a...

Host/Hostess

  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Country Club Drive, Aventura FL 33180 Responsibilities Host / Hostess The enthusiastic team player we seek will receive and record all reservations within the system and greet and seat residents and...

Bilingual Zone Customer Service Specialist

  • Pompano Beach, FL (7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pompano Beach, FL (7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day 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....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Davie, FL (3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Davie, FL (3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • N Miami Beach, FL (12 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • N Miami Beach, FL (12 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner....

FULL or PART TIME Sales & Customer Service Associate

  • Pembroke Pines, FL (10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pembroke Pines, FL (10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Where Better Careers Begin! Massage Envy Pembroke Pines, 14912 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines FL 33027 Do you have a passion for helping others? At the Massage Envy Pembroke Pinesfranchise, we...

Host

  • Hollywood, FL (7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hollywood, FL (7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

restrooms Providing security for co-workers, guests and celebrities Assisting servers, bussers and managers Performing opening, closing & side duties - cleaning glass, polishing brass, sweeping & vacuuming...

Demographic Data for Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Salary for Host Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Highest Education Level

Hosts in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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