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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Guest Service Clerk PT Wilmington NC

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Overview: To provide the fastest and most pleasant guest service by performing the duties related to the front porch. Responsibilities: 1....

Customer Service Associate

  • Reidsville, NC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Reidsville, NC
  • 17 hours ago

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

Lead Customer Service Associate

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 19 hours ago

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public...

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Clayton, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clayton, NC
  • 19 hours ago

service, and operational efficiency....

Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • 1 day 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...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 1 day ago

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

Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 1 day 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...

Customer Service Associate Job Wake Forest, NC

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 1 day ago

Apply Now Why Youll 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 2121 S...

Blue Ridge Host

  • Asheville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Job Description This position will ensure all guests are greeted and seated in a friendly and courteous manner....

Event Coordinator

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

This job posting is for a contingent resource on assignment with Corning Incorporated. This position could provide you with an opportunity to help Corning push the boundaries of technology while...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Aberdeen, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Aberdeen, NC
  • 1 day ago

Description AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today! At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the...

Customer Service Associate

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Golf's Happy Place! Starting at $15 an hour. At PGA TOUR Superstore, we're always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our...

Event Coordinator Contractor

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for an Event Coordinator Contractor. Type: Contract Job Title: Event Coordinator Contractor Location:...

Customer Service Associate Job

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 1 day 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 2121...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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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
40.0%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
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 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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