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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Median Salary
29,220
Job Outlook
+5%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

94%

Private not for profit

2%

Self-employed

2%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,172,600 openings for food and beverage serving and related workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,870

10%

$29,220

Median

$36,710

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    62%

  • Less than high school

    31%

  • Bachelor's degree

    5%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Food Production
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.