Host Jobs in Alabama

In the Hospitality Service industry, a Host is essentially the first point of contact for guests and ensures their dining experience starts on a positive note. They are responsible for welcoming and seating guests, managing reservations, dealing with queries and complaints, and monitoring the flow of guests on the dining floor to ensure the smooth operation. They are also responsible for communicating with the kitchen staff to keep the service efficient. They typically have an outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with grace.

Before becoming a Host, an individual may have held roles such as a Waiter or Waitress, gaining firsthand experience in customer service and understanding the operations of a dining establishment. Another possible role is that of a Receptionist in a hotel or similar establishment, where skills like dealing with diverse customers, managing bookings, and coordinating with other staff are relevant. Some hosts may also have worked as a Customer Service Representative, developing their communication and problem-solving skills. Depending on the establishment's requirements, Hosts may need certifications like the ServSafe Food Handler certificate or a similar food-service license.

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Zone Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Chelsea, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chelsea, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions....

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago

Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions....

Bilingual Zone Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Pelham, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Pelham, AL
  • 8 days ago

Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions....

Zone Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Trussville, AL
  • moments ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • moments ago

This position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about...

Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Gulf Shores, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gulf Shores, AL
  • 30+ days ago

This FULL-TIME position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their...

Host

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 hour ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details We are looking for kind and professional hosts to join our team....

Kick Back Host

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Ensures an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly guest service through discovering and responding promptly and efficiently to inquiries, requests and complaints with a +1 Service...

Customer Service Specialist

  • Dothan, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Overview We Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at the Best in Pests. As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. That means...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Pinson, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pinson, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Customer Service Associate FT

  • Millbrook, AL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Millbrook, AL
  • 11 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner....

Customer Service Associate

  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 18 hours ago

Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Lead Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 21 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Consultant is knowledgeable in all areas of the Store's business, including print, signs & graphics, and shipping, and consistently delivers a positive customer...

Host

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits What Youll Do As a Host/Hostess, you will be the first and last impressionfor our guests, ensuring they feel welcome from the moment...

Customer Service Specialist - 36630

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

We Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at theBest in Pests.As part of the Orkin team, youll be critical to helping our customers feel weve delivered on our promise. That means building on our...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Semmes, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Semmes, AL
  • 1 day ago

. + Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. + In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Host Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Hosts in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.6%
Bachelor's Degree
21.9%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
3.9%
Some High School
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Hosts in Alabama
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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