Hostess Jobs in New Jersey

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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Busy Mediterranean Restaurant Hiring Servers/Hostess & Head Server

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Hostess with Opentable experience preferred but not required (Will train). Please send a RESUME with summary about yourself to the e-mail above....

Customer Service Associate

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Mount Ephraim, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mount Ephraim, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

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

Hostess

  • Millburn, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Millburn, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

The Host/Hostess is the first point of contact for guests, responsible for greeting, seating, and creating a welcoming atmosphere....

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 18 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 Specialist

  • NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Why You Should Join the Service Experts Team? Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with the training,...

Door Greeter

  • Cliffside Park, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cliffside Park, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

. + Basic knowledge of safety protocols and guest services. + Well-groomed professional appearance. + Flexible schedule; ability to provide coverage when needed. + Ability to work outdoors in all weather...

Buffet Host - Borgata Seasonal

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Atlantic City, New Jersey The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are...

Event Coordinator

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Veris Residential, Inc. is a forward-thinking real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily owns, operates, acquires and develops premier Class A multifamily properties in the Northeast. Our...

Host/Hostess - Ladd's (FT)

  • NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • NJ
  • 1 day ago

The pay scale for the Host/Hostess position is $17....

Customer Service Associate

  • Magnolia, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Magnolia, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The Customer Service Associate (CSA) works in support of the store leadership team to facilitate the completion of all store-level tasks and performs a variety of tasks related to different areas...

Customer Service Associate- Overnight Shift

  • Greenwich, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenwich, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The Customer Service Associate (CSA) works in support of the store leadership team to facilitate the completion of all store-level tasks and performs a variety of tasks related to different areas...

Host/Hostess

  • Mendham, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mendham, NJ
  • 1 day ago

HOST / HOSTESS - HOST / HOSTESS - HOST / HOSTESS!!!...

Event Coordinator (Part-Time)

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry...

Host

  • Pennsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss in New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.2%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
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 New Jersey
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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