Occupational Employment Statistics
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
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Minnesota
| 7,770 | 878 | $14.50/hr | $11.77/hr | $13.03/hr | $14.49/hr | $15.27/hr | $17.43/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20 | $14.66/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 20 | $16.78/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 7,710 | $14.49/hr |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Provide guests with menus.
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
- Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
- Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
- Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
- Assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables.
- Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.
- Take and prepare to-go orders.