Hostess Jobs in Alabama

A Hostess is an essential figure in the hospitality service industry, who serves as the first point of contact for customers. They greet guests warmly, lead them to their tables, manage reservations, and ensure that customers are satisfied with their service. A hostess is responsible for creating a welcoming environment and providing an outstanding first impression. They contribute significantly to the overall guest experience by maintaining a smooth flow of service during busy periods, handling customer complaints, and ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of tables and dining areas.

The role of a Hostess requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a high degree of patience. They should have the ability to multitask and handle stressful situations with grace. No specific certifications are usually required to become a hostess, but experience in the hospitality industry and knowledge of restaurant management software can be beneficial. Before becoming a hostess, a person might work in roles such as a restaurant server, a customer service representative, or a retail sales associate; these positions can equip them with the necessary customer service skills and understanding of the hospitality industry to excel as a hostess.

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Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 19 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 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....

Sales & Customer Service Associate

  • Birmingham, AL
  • moments ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • moments ago

Overview Where Better Careers Begin! Massage Envy 250 Doug Baker BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35242 Do you have a passion for helping others? At the Massage Envy Greystone franchise, we support and...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 7 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 7 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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 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...

Host

  • Spanish Fort, AL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Spanish Fort, AL
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit! We strongly believe in providing our team members...

Customer Service Associate

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 17 hours ago

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

Host

  • Florence, AL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 20 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Zone Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Gardendale, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 1 day ago

This FULL-TIME 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...

Customer Service Associate

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

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

Zone Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Gardendale, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 1 day ago

This FULL-TIME 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...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago

Customer Service Specialist Reports To: General Manager or Office Manager Status : Full-time, Regular position Category : Customer Service/Support Location Name : Climate Control Location Address...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago

The Customer Service Specialist is responsive, accurate, and helpful. Providing top-tier localized customer service. Serving as an information hub between manufacturers, customers, service and...

Store Customer Service Specialist Zone

  • Prattville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Prattville, AL
  • 4 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...

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...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Alabama

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss in Alabama 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 Hostesss in Alabama
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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