Hostess Jobs in Kentucky

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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Host / Hostess

  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 hours ago

What you will be doing Responsible for welcoming guests and escorting them to their seats for dining in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver Excellent guest service!...

Host - Bashford Manor

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

TumbleweedRestaurants is currently hiring for a friendly and charismatic Host totake charge of customer service duties. Each host is vital to the overallsuccess of this location because you're the...

Host - Shelbyville, KY

  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

TumbleweedRestaurants is currently hiring for a friendly and charismatic Host totake charge of customer service duties. Each host is vital to the overallsuccess of this location because you're the...

Brand Home Event Planner - Angels Envy

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

BRAND HOME EVENT PLANNER - ANGEL'S ENVY Louisville, KY, KY, United States of America Full time Posted: 21-Mar-2025 Function: Administration Location: Louisville, KY Contract type: Regular Employee...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Crescent Springs, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Crescent Springs, KY
  • 19 hours ago

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

Food Prep / Guest Service - Updated

  • Pikeville, KY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pikeville, KY
  • 20 hours ago

Guest Service Team Members: Our Guest Service Team Members are the front line of contact with our guests each and every day. They provide the charm and service that makes us special....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Florence, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 1 day ago

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

Breakfast Host Person

  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 1 day ago

Skills: Service minded, friendly professional behavior Suggest and serve quality food and beverage items as per standards Abilities: Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric....

Cashier/Host

  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago

Duties and Responsibilities Collects cash, checks or charge payments from guests. Ensures an accurate accounting of all transactions, collections and disbursements during work shift. Greets guests...

Greeter--Family Care Center

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago

Greeting and assisting patients/staff; Transferring patients in/out of vehicles; Transporting patients to designated appointment areas via wheelchair within facility; May involve courier duties...

Greeter

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 2 days ago

Communicate professionally, courteously and effectively in person and by telephone Able to work in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant environment....

Guest Assistants (Host / Hostesses)

  • Cold Spring, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Cold Spring, KY
  • 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....

Host

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview Company: Stoney River Steakhouse & Grill Title: Host Location: KY - Louisville - #5005 (3900 Summit Plaza Dr) JobID#: 706679 Type: Part Time Category: Host / Hostess...

Hotel Manager

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

At least 1 year of Front Office or Guest Service experience, or completion of the Omni LID program. Previous experience in cash handling....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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