What does a Restaurant Host/Hostess do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Provide guests with menus.
95%
Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
93%
Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
91%
Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
88%
Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
86%
Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
86%
Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
86%
Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.
85%
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
85%
Assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables.
84%
Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies, and clean restrooms when necessary.
83%
Direct patrons to coatrooms and waiting areas, such as lounges.
83%
Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
81%
Take and prepare to-go orders.
81%
Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.
78%
Receive and record patrons' dining reservations.
78%
Order or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations.
70%
Hire, train, and supervise food and beverage service staff.
68%
Confer with other staff to help plan establishments' menus.
68%
Perform marketing and advertising services.
58%