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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Bilingual Store Customer Service Specialist- (Spanish OR Turkish)

  • Berlin, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Berlin, NJ
  • 22 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...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Delran, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Delran, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

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

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate

  • Closter, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Closter, NJ
  • 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...

Greeter

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

You'll manage waitlists and ensure that guests are seated in an efficient and effective manner, all while providing superior guest service....

Customer Service Associate

  • Newark, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

Join our Field Team and help shape the future of retailwhere innovation, customer connections, and career growth come together in an exciting environment! The Customer Service Associate provides...

Delivery Station Customer Service Associate

  • Budd Lake, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

At Amazon, our mission is to be Earths most customer-centric company. To achieve this goal, we strive to exceed expectations by innovating and providing best-in-class customer support as we expand...

Host

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 16 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. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Host/Hostess

  • Peapack, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Peapack, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

Host / Hostess Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Union, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

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

F&N Hospitality Associate

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Host/Hostess and/or Diet tech experience preferred. Experience collecting/correcting patient menus desirable. Ability to communicate (both verbal and written effectively....

Event Planner

  • Weehawken, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Weehawken, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Your role Are you an Event Management professional? Are you driven by the desire to deliver exceptional event experiences for employees, clients and prospects? We're looking for an Event Planner....

Host

  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 1 day ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Front of House Staff De Novo European Pub - Edgewater Now Hiring

  • Edgewater, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edgewater, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at De Novo European Pub - Edgewater to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. De Novo European Pub - Edgewater - Now Hiring: Front of House...

Sales & Customer Service Associate

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Overview Where Better Careers Begin! Massage Envy Parsippany Do you have a passion for helping others? At the Massage Envy Parsippany franchise, we support and inspire you to be your best while we...

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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
40.4%
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 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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