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A Host or Hostess greets customers when they arrive at a restaurant. Manages reservations, seats customers, and helps wait staff as needed with attending to customer requests and service.
$26,246 / year median in Missouri
+6% projected growth
Job Description
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$15.00
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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $13.75 - $16.79 Per hour Host/Hostess
KMG Hotels
Occupation:
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Location:
Kansas City, MO - 64153
Job Type:
Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)
Posted:
09/01/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
ZipRecruiter
Web Site:
www.ziprecruiter.com
Delivery Method:
ZipRecruiter
Job #: 53ee2e87
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Schedule
Part Time
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Job Description The host/hostess is responsible for ensuring a positive guest experience by greeting customers, managing reservations, and guiding them to their tables. They also handle phone inquiries, provide wait time estimates, and answer basic questions.
Key responsibilities of a host include: Greeting customers: Providing a warm and welcoming greeting as guests arrive.
Managing reservations:
Ensuring reservations are accurately recorded and managed.
Providing wait time estimates:
Accurately informing guests of potential wait times.
Guiding guests to tables:
Escorting guests to their assigned tables.
Answering basic questions:
Addressing inquiries about the restaurant, menu, and other relevant information.
Handling phone inquiries:
Answering phone calls and taking reservations.
Taking to-go orders:
If applicable, assisting with placing and managing to-go orders. Maintaining a clean and organized host station/entryway: Ensuring the host station is tidy and functional.