Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop - 35-9031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Host/Hostess, Restaurant

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs.
  • Confer with other staff to help plan establishments' menus.
  • Direct patrons to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
  • Hire, train, and supervise food and beverage service staff.
  • Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.
  • Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
  • Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
  • Order or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations.
  • Perform marketing and advertising services.
  • Plan parties or other special events and services.
  • Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
  • Prepare staff work schedules.
  • Provide guests with menus.
  • Receive and record patrons' dining reservations.
  • Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and to respond to complaints.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.

Detailed Work Activities

  • access media advertising services
  • assist patrons at entertainment events
  • balance cash register
  • calculate monetary exchange
  • collect payment
  • complete time or attendance forms
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • evaluate premises for cleanliness
  • explain work orders, specifications, or work techniques to workers
  • greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • investigate customer complaints
  • monitor worker performance
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • plan for entertainment or dining activities
  • plan menus
  • prepare bank deposits
  • process payroll documents, records, or checks
  • provide customer service
  • requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
  • resolve customer or public complaints
  • schedule employee work hours
  • schedule restaurant reservations
  • understand government alcoholic beverage service regulations
  • understand government health, hotel or food service regulations
  • use cash registers
  • use oral or written communication techniques