Hostess Jobs in Summerville, SC

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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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Moncks Corner, SC (11 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Moncks Corner, SC (11 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Healthcare Host/Hostess

  • Summerville, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 5 hours ago

What You’ll Do: As a Healthcare Host/Hostess at Sodexo, you are a warm-welcomer and experience ambassador....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Goose Creek, SC (13 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Goose Creek, SC (13 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Host/Hostess - Franchise

  • Saint George, SC (23 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint George, SC (23 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 5 days ago

As a Host/Hostess, you play a special role for our guests. You are often their first impression and last impression, and we count on you to make them feel at home....

Guest Service Clerk PT

  • Summerville, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 13 days ago

To provide the fastest and most pleasant guest service by performing the duties related to the front porch. Pay starts at $13/hour....

Guest Service Leader PT

  • Summerville, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 15 days ago

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

Host - Dorchester Road-Hielan

  • Summerville, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 30+ days 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...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Goose Creek, SC (13 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Goose Creek, SC (13 miles from Summerville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

This part-time Customer Service Representative position is within the recreation department and will primarily be based at the Recreation Complex, with the Creek Collective serving as an...

Host

  • Summerville, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Corner House Restaurant is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Greeter. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing...

Greeter

  • Summerville, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Service, Sharing in Success, Dedicated to Fun, Cleanliness Focused, and We Give Back What Were Looking For: Outgoing, personable and FUN attitude Guest service experience is preferred Friendly and...

Demographic Data for Summerville, SC

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Summerville, SC

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Highest Education Level

Hostesss in Summerville, SC 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 Summerville, SC
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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