How do they match: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

  • Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
  • Prepare staff work schedules.
  • Assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables.
  • Hire, train, and supervise food and beverage service staff.
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
  • Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
  • Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
  • Take and prepare to-go orders.

  • Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation.
  • Assist customers with seating arrangements.
  • Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel.
  • Coordinate activities of food service staff.
  • Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
  • Package food or supplies.
  • Present food or beverage information or menus to customers.
  • Provide customers with general information or assistance.
  • Train food preparation or food service personnel.