A Host/Hostess’s duties primarily focus on ensuring the guests have a positive experience as soon as they enter the restaurant.

Greeting customers as they walk into the restaurant

Helping guests with reservations and guiding them to their table

Giving guests accurate wait time estimates and seating them in the waiting area

Providing customers with menus and answering any initial questions they may have

Optimizing seating at different tables to ensure even workload for wait staff

Answering phones and scheduling reservations with large parties