Host Jobs in South Carolina

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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Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days 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...

Customer Service Associate

  • Greenville, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 8 hours ago

Current is a leading end-to-end lighting and controls solutions provider, formed through the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business. This merger...

Part Time Customer Service Specialist

  • Laurens, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Laurens, SC
  • 8 hours ago

Customer Service Representative About the Role: Join our dynamic Customer Contact Center team and be the first point of contact for our valued customers. You’ll handle a variety of customer...

Healthcare Host/Hostess

  • Walterboro, SC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Walterboro, SC
  • 11 hours ago

What You’ll Do: As a Healthcare Host/Hostess at Sodexo, you are a warm-welcomer and experience ambassador....

Customer Service Associate

  • Saint Stephen, SC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Saint Stephen, SC
  • 17 hours ago

Category : Customer Service/Support About TP Teleperformance is a global, digital business services company. We deliver the most advanced, digitally powered business services to help the world's...

Guest Experience Specialist

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 21 hours ago

Click here to view the Guest Experience Specialist job description! Why TEG? Our mission is to design and deliver EPIC interactive experiences for every single guest. At The Escape Game, you'll be...

Customer Service Associate

  • SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • SC
  • 21 hours ago

Golf's Happy Place! Starting at $15 an hour. At PGA TOUR Superstore, we're always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our...

Customer Service Associate Job

  • Murrells Inlet, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Murrells Inlet, SC
  • 21 hours ago

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job Do you love interacting with people? Are you enthusiastic about helping others? If so our, full-time Customer Service Associate at Zips Car Wash located at 509...

Greeter

  • Greenville, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 21 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Greeter performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information...

Guest Service Leader PT

  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 hours ago

Communicates to the guest service manager, problem areas and hosts not meeting performance standards. c....

Customer Service Associate

  • Lancaster, SC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lancaster, SC
  • 22 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Summerville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 1 day ago

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

Single Billing Office Customer Service Specialist, FT, Days, - Remote

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Greets patients in a professional and courteous manner. Communicates clearly and professionally in both oral and written communication....

Remote Work

Guest Assistants (Host / Hostesses)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available For: Guest Assistant ( Host / Hostess ) At O'Charley's we're always looking for great team members to show A Passion to Serve....

Event Coordinator

  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 2 days ago

Participate in daily store cleanliness activities including (but not limited to) sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of restrooms Other duties as assigned Preferred Knowledge/Skills...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Salary for Host Jobs in South Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Hosts in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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