Occupation
Restaurant host
Hosts manage the door and the seating plan: taking bookings, greeting guests, and deciding which table goes where and when. The role keeps service flowing by balancing walk-ins, reservations, and how loaded each server's section is. It is the first and last impression most guests get of a venue.
Also known as: Host · Hostess · Front of house host · Greeter
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Part of Hospitality, travel and tourism
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What the work involves
Take reservations by phone and through the booking system and confirm details.
Greet arrivals, manage the waitlist, and seat guests against the floor plan.
Balance seating across server sections so no one station is swamped.
Explain waiting times honestly and keep waiting guests informed.
Handle menus, high chairs, accessibility needs, and special-occasion requests.
Answer general enquiries and pass complaints to a supervisor.
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How people commonly enter
Direct entry with on-the-job training on the booking system and floor plan.
Transferring in from another guest-facing role such as retail or a call centre.
A college certificate in hospitality or food and beverage service.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Fast paced
- Shift work
- Team based
Public facing · Fast paced · Shift work · Team based
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Conventional (organizing)
- Enterprising (leading)
Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing) · Enterprising (leading)
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