Host Jobs in Texas

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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Host / Hostess (Upscale / Fine Dining )

  • Landry's
  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago
  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago

Host (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn't just your next job - it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest's experience the moment they...

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Guest Service Captain (Valet/Bell) at Hotel Emma

  • Hotel Emma
  • San Antonio, TX
  • moments ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • moments ago

Purpose of the Position: To support the Guest Services (Valet/Bell) department in ensuring exceptional service to all guests, fellow team members and visitors, while serving as welcome ambassadors at...

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Host

  • Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Legendary Service starts with our host team and is an important part of the guest experience....

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Front Office Host

  • Hyatt Hotels Corp.
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago

The Front Office Host is responsible for the guest registration process and communication of hotel services and promotions....

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Casino Host

  • Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel
  • Eagle Pass, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Eagle Pass, TX
  • 5 hours ago

service in a professional and courteous manner. 12) Coordinate daily with the casino hotel regarding the host room block and overall hotel occupancy. 13) Maintain professional business appearance and...

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Kick Back Host

  • Drury Hotels
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago

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

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Host - House of Toro Chophouse & Patio

  • Coury Hospitality
  • Westlake, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Handles all guest service issues in an immediate and gracious manner. Responds promptly and appropriately to guest service issues and reports the situation to the Restaurant Manager on Duty....

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Host

  • Lacoste
  • Frisco, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 13 hours ago

About the Opportunity A Host at Hudson House plays an essential role in setting the tone for each guests experience....

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Host

  • Goode Company Restaurants
  • Shenandoah, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shenandoah, TX
  • 13 hours ago

The Restaurant Host/Hostess supervises and coordinates the activities of the dining room staff to ensure fast and courteous service to our guests....

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Event Coordinator Texas

  • Walters Hospitality
  • Atascocita, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Atascocita, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Atascocita, TX - Atascocita, TXPosition Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category: Wedding and Event PlanningEvent Coordinator Walters Wedding...

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Bubble Planet Guest Experience Host

  • Merlin Entertainments
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 13 hours ago

You will deliver the highest possible standards of guest service, presentation, and product knowledge....

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Retail Party Host

  • Michaels Stores
  • Irving, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Store - CHARLESTON-WEST ASHLEY, SCPlan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for...

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Party & Event Host

  • Michaels Stores
  • Southlake, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Southlake, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Store - DFW-SOUTHLAKE, TXPlan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests....

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Seasonal Guest Service Support Expert- Cibolo Moon

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Our Guest Service Support Experts take the initiive and deliver a wide range of services to make sure food and beverage operions run smoothly....

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Greeter/Luxury Store Host

  • Wayfair
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

The Guest Host will report into the Assistant Store Manager, Guest Experience and will also be a part of a global Asset Protection team....

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Salary for Host Jobs in Texas

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Host positions.



Highest Education Level

Hosts in Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.5%
Bachelor's Degree
23.1%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
4.5%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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


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