Hostess Jobs in Florida

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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Cipresso - Italian Restaurant - Fine Dining - Host/Hostess - PT

  • Hollywood, FL
  • moments ago
  • Hollywood, FL
  • moments ago

Overview About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of...

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • 1 hour 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....

Retail Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate

  • Sunrise, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sunrise, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Marshalls At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Greeter, CMP

  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 hours ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the worlds leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle...

Marshalls At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 9 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Davie, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Davie, FL
  • 9 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Dania, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dania, FL
  • 9 hours ago

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

Food & Beverage Manager Reef 76

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago

To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Fair Ketch

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago

He/She will ensure prompt, courteous service and the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Hidden Key

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago

He/She will ensure prompt, courteous service and the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager High Tide

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago

He/She will ensure prompt, courteous service and the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls....

Food & Beverage Manager Fair Ketch

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago

To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Reef 76

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 10 hours ago

He/She will ensure prompt, courteous service and the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls....

Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 13 hours ago

This PART-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...

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Florida

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss in Florida offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.0%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
3.8%
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 Florida
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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