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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Guest Service Support Expert Host

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

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

Guest Service Support Expert Busser

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 3 days ago

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

Host

  • Lady Lake, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lady Lake, FL
  • 3 hours ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing today and preparing you...

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Marco Island, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Marco Island, FL
  • 5 hours 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

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 hours ago

What you'll do: Greet and engage with customers to ensure their needs are met both quickly and courteously....

PM Ravello Host (On-Call)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Greet the guests and learn if they have a reservation, are walk-ins or bar guests, collect guest information to enter into the Micros system Relate all information given to you by the guest to the Manager...

Host/ess

  • Naples, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 5 hours ago

About the role Greet and seat guests while coordinating guest reservations and responding to inquiries in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Future Aviation, Inc., a HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI) Repair Group facility, located in Southwest Florida, is the largest independent regional airline component MRO facility in the industry. We...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • 5 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago

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

Guest Service/Doorman Needed

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Sammy's Gentlemen's Club is looking for Guest Service/Doorman. The right candidate must have lots of energy, a great personality and be well organized, honest and a mature individual....

Seasonal Event Coordinator

  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Job Type Temporary Description About Us: If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you....

Customer Service Associate

  • Marianna, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Marianna, FL
  • 6 hours ago

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

An innovative leader with a growth mindset who leads by example and is courteous, respectful and accountable. Food Safety and Alcoholic Beverage certifications....

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Davenport, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Omni Orlando Resort of ChampionsGate 1500 Masters Boulevard Davenport, FL 33896 Hotel with 862 Rooms Managed By Omni Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

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
39.9%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
4.2%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.6%
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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