Hostess Jobs in Saint Louis, MO

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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Customer Service Associate

  • North County, MO (8 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 13 hours ago
  • North County, MO (8 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 13 hours ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Town and Country, MO (18 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Town and Country, MO (18 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago

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

Guest Service - Restaurant 200612 - 10646 New Halls Ferry, Ferguson, MO 63135

  • Ferguson, MO (9 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ferguson, MO (9 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Ferguson, US-MO Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Guest Service - Restaurant 200612 - 10646 New Halls Ferry, Ferguson, MO 63135 Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager Department:...

Guest Service - Restaurant 200617 - 4525 N. Belt West, Belleville, IL 62223

  • Belleville, IL (16 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, IL (16 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Belleville, US-IL Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Guest Service - Restaurant 200617 - 4525 N....

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for Supervisory duties in the Housekeeping department. This includes inspecting guest rooms, counseling and interviewing employees, resolving guest...

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago

Laundry, Staff, AYS and Concierge/Guest Services....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Florissant, MO (15 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (15 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 4 days ago

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

Customer Service Specialist

  • Belleville, IL (16 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Belleville, IL (16 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Description AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today! At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the...

Restaurant Host - St. Louis

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we dofor our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of...

Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Hotel: St. Charles Embassy Suites Two Convention Center Plaza Saint Charles, MO 63303 Housekeeping Supervisor Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service...

Cashier / Host / Attendant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 days ago

Guest Service: Greets guests as they enter the restaurant and offers a sincere, personal invitation to return as the guests leave. Offers assistance to any guests who may need help....

Sales Associate - Guest Experience Specialist

  • Northwest Plaza, MO (12 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Northwest Plaza, MO (12 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Retail Guest Experience Specialists Full-Time and Part-Time Career Opportunities Our Retail Guest Experience Specialists are a major driving factor behind Bob's Discount Furniture's success and...

VIP Hospitality Host

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago

Excellent guest service and communication skills....

Guest Experience Specialist in Training

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago

**This is a brand new location in the Foundry in St. Louis! The store is not currently open and is expected to open in April 2025! Click here to view the Guest Experience Specialist job...

Host - Fenton Chili's

  • Fenton, MO (17 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fenton, MO (17 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Role Overview Our Hosts begin each experience for every Guest that walks into our restaurants by providing hospitality and service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in providing a warm...

Demographic Data for Saint Louis, MO

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Saint Louis, MO

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

Highest Education Level

Hostesss in Saint Louis, MO offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.0%
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 Saint Louis, MO
Less than 1 year
60.9%
None
34.7%
2-4 years
4.2%
1-2 years
0.2%


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