Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Provide guests with menus.
Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide guests with menus. | - | - | - |
| Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings. | - | - | - |
| Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas. | - | - | - |
| Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls. | - | - | - |
| Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$30,380
per year
Mean Wage
$32,030
per year
Employment
427K
workers
Wage Range
$22,010 - $42,600
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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