Hostess Jobs in Elizabeth City, NC

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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Customer Service Associate

  • Royal Farms
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 5 days ago

Overview Job Purpose The Customer Service Associate is responsible for supporting the store leadership team by executing a variety of store-level tasks that ensure efficient, safe, and...

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 6 days ago

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

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Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Edenton, NC (22 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edenton, NC (22 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 30+ 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...

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Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist

  • Sherwin Williams
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 30+ 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...

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Customer Service Associate

  • Wawa
  • Elizabeth City, NC (3 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC (3 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Dinning Room Host/Hostess

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 60+ days ago

A Chick-fil-A dining room host's job is to provide a great guest experience by greeting customers, maintaining cleanliness, and helping with their needs. Some of their responsibilities include:...

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Customer Service Associate I

  • DollarTree
  • Grandy, NC (18 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grandy, NC (18 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Were seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist customers with...

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Customer Service Associate

  • DollarTree
  • Edenton, NC (22 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Edenton, NC (22 miles from Elizabeth City, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Were seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist customers with...

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Host

  • Dine Brands
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 90+ days ago

We're looking for talented Hosts: This restaurant front-of-house job for Hosts will focus on guest seating or greeting or reception/reservations duties in which you will be expected to provide excellent...

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Demographic Data for Elizabeth City, NC

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Elizabeth City, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Hostess positions.



Highest Education Level

Hostesss in Elizabeth City, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.5%
Bachelor's Degree
23.1%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
4.5%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Hostesss in Elizabeth City, NC
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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