Hosts/Hostesses

Hosts and hostesses work in restaurants, coffee shops, cocktail lounges, private clubs, and similar establishments. According to the Web site Snagajob.com, more than 75 percent of hosts and hostesses work part time. Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are required.

Although many restaurants are indoors, some have outdoor facilities. Some restaurants are very noisy, while others are quiet and relaxed.

Hosts and hostesses are on the feet for the majority of their shift. While rare, there may be times that customers become rude if they are not seated quickly enough or they don't like their table location or the service from wait staff.