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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Utah

Restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop hosts and hostesses greet customers, manage seating, and monitor facility conditions and service quality. They work in dining establishments ranging from casual coffee shops to upscale restaurants and lounges, serving as the first point of contact for patrons and coordinating with servers and management. In Utah the median pay is $29,610 a year, 5% below the national median of $31,200.

$29,610median pay in Utah, per year
$27,300–$34,720middle half earn
4,950employed in Utah
$31,200U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Utah

2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Utah or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
VAwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionMonitoringCoordinationCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageFood Production

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O*NET-SOC 35-9031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Utah, annual.