Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses
On the Job
Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses greet restaurant patrons. They seat them at tables or in lounge areas. They help to make sure patrons receive high-quality service.
Physical Demands 
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.
- Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
- Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.
- Provide customers with general information or assistance.
- Assist customers with seating arrangements.
- Plan special events.
- Train food preparation or food service personnel.
- Plan menu options.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation.
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent contact with others.
- Standing.
- Working with a group or team.
- Close physical proximity with other people.
- Dealing with unpleasant or angry people.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
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