Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
O*NET Code: 35-9031.00
Education Level
Zone 1 - Little/No Prep
High school or less
Description
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
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💼 Also Known As
Bar HostBar HostessBreakfast HostBuffet HostessDeli Host (Delicatessen Host)Dining CoordinatorDining Room HostDining Room HostessFront Desk HostFront Desk HostessGeneral TellerGreeterHospitality CoordinatorHostHost CoordinatorHostessMaitre D' (Maitre d'hotel)Parlor ChaperoneParty HostParty Hostess
⚡ Skills (4)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
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0Reservation software
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop → Cooks, Short Order
Transition Difficulty: Easy (50% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (3)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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