Hostess Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Concord, NC
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  • Concord, NC
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Customer Relations Associate performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling...

Greeter - Part Time

  • Garner, NC
  • moments ago
  • Garner, NC
  • moments ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Greeter performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information...

Customer Service Associate

  • Charlotte, NC
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  • Charlotte, NC
  • moments ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Customer Relations Associate performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Benson, NC
  • moments ago
  • Benson, NC
  • moments ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Sylva, NC
  • moments ago
  • Sylva, NC
  • moments ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • moments ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • moments ago

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

Guest Service Leader PT Concord NC

  • Concord, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 1 hour ago

Communicates to the guest service manager, problem areas and hosts not meeting performance standards. c....

Guest Service Leader PT 11pm closing shift Winterville NC

  • Winterville, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Winterville, NC
  • 1 hour ago

Communicates to the guest service manager, problem areas and hosts not meeting performance standards. c....

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Cary, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Hotel: Raleigh Durham Embassy Suites 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary, NC 27513 Housekeeping Supervisor Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence FULL...

Retail Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate II

  • Durham, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off the runway to...

Host

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Text "BonefishWay" to 30437 to apply now! By texting BonefishWay to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Bonefish Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Customer Service Associate Job

  • High Point, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • High Point, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job Do you love interacting with people? Are you enthusiastic about helping others? If so our, part-time Customer Service Associate at Zips Car Wash located at 2608...

Host - Monroe Chili's

  • Monroe, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Role Overview Our Hosts begin each experience for every Guest that walks into our restaurants by providing hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in providing a warm...

Guest Service Leader PT 12am closing shift

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

Communicates to the guest service manager, problem areas and hosts not meeting performance standards. c....

Event Coordinator

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago

Participate in daily store cleanliness activities including (but not limited to) sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of restrooms Other duties as assigned Preferred Knowledge/Skills...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss in North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.7%
Bachelor's Degree
21.9%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
3.9%
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 North Carolina
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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