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

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 Vermont the median pay is $31,080 a year, 0% above the national median of $31,200.

$31,080median pay in Vermont, per year
$30,060–$38,250middle half earn
1,060employed in Vermont
$31,200U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Vermont

2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Vermont 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, Vermont, annual.