Hostess Jobs in Alabama

A Hostess is an essential figure in the hospitality service industry, who serves as the first point of contact for customers. They greet guests warmly, lead them to their tables, manage reservations, and ensure that customers are satisfied with their service. A hostess is responsible for creating a welcoming environment and providing an outstanding first impression. They contribute significantly to the overall guest experience by maintaining a smooth flow of service during busy periods, handling customer complaints, and ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of tables and dining areas.

The role of a Hostess requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a high degree of patience. They should have the ability to multitask and handle stressful situations with grace. No specific certifications are usually required to become a hostess, but experience in the hospitality industry and knowledge of restaurant management software can be beneficial. Before becoming a hostess, a person might work in roles such as a restaurant server, a customer service representative, or a retail sales associate; these positions can equip them with the necessary customer service skills and understanding of the hospitality industry to excel as a hostess.

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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. Responsibilites include: Greeting guests Managing reservations: B y phone, in...

Kick Back Host

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 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 Hostess Jobs in Alabama

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss 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 Hostesss 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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