Hostess Jobs in Dover, NH

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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hostess

  • Ogunquit, ME (14 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ogunquit, ME (14 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 10 days ago

If you have a passion for providing exceptional guest service and creating a welcoming atmosphere, we want to hear from you!...

Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Rochester, NH (6 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rochester, NH (6 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 11 hours 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...

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

  • Dover, NH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dover, NH
  • 11 hours 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)

  • Dover, NH
  • 3 days ago
  • Dover, NH
  • 3 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....

Store Customer Service Specialist

  • Rochester, NH (6 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NH (6 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 3 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

  • Springvale, ME (19 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springvale, ME (19 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Springvale, ME (19 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springvale, ME (19 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago

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

Host - Seabrook Chili's

  • Seabrook, NH (20 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seabrook, NH (20 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 7 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...

Greeter, Marketing

  • Rye, NH (13 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Rye, NH (13 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 15 days ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Wells, ME (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wells, ME (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 19 days ago

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

Camp Host

  • Lebanon, ME (14 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lebanon, ME (14 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 25 days ago

Blue Water is privately held and family-owned by father and son Jack and Todd Burbage. Founded in 2002, Blue Water invests, develops, and manages RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions....

Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Mr. Mikes

  • Dover, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dover, NH
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: We are looking to add a Guest Service Associate/Cashier (GSA) to our family....

Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown

  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: We are looking to add a Guest Service Associate/Cashier (GSA) to our family....

Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Mr. Mikes - 3rd Shift

  • York, ME (11 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • York, ME (11 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking to add a Guest Service Associate/Cashier (GSA) to our family....

Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown - 3rd Shift

  • Hampton, NH (17 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hampton, NH (17 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: We are looking to add a Guest Service Associate/Cashier (GSA) to our family....

Demographic Data for Dover, NH

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Salary for Hostess Jobs in Dover, NH

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Highest Education Level

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


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