Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$31,200/yr
Typical range
$27,570 – $36,250
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop does
Greet customers, manage seating arrangements, and maintain reservation systems in dining establishments while creating a welcoming atmosphere. Serve as the first point of contact for guest experience.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
- Baristas — $31,200/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $44,080/yr
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