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

  • Server

  • Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

  • Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
  • Assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables.
  • Hire, train, and supervise food and beverage service staff.
  • Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
  • Order or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations.
  • Perform marketing and advertising services.
  • Plan parties or other special events and services.
  • Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.

  • Coordinate activities of food service staff.
  • Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
  • Train food preparation or food service personnel.