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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Battle Creek, Michigan

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

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop on average make:
$24,960 ($12.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
124
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
increase to 126.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
32 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.

The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Bar Host, Bar Hostess, Buffet Hostess, Dining Room Host, Dining Room Hostess, Front Desk Host, Front Desk Hostess, General Teller, Greeter, Host

Tools Used

Carbonated beverage dispensers, Cash registers, Commercial coffeemakers, Desktop computers, Handheld calculators, Ice-making machines, Juice dispensers, Multi-line telephone systems, Personal computers, Point of sale POS computer terminals

Tasks

  • Provide guests with menus.
  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
  • Receive and record patrons' dining reservations.
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
  • Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.

Personality

Cooperation, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control, Dependability, Social Orientation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Integrity, Concern for Others, Attention to Detail, Initiative

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