Top skills for Host / Hostess jobs

Based on 119 active Host / Hostess postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Host / Hostess postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Hospitality67%
  • Guest Service22%
  • Telephone Etiquette15%
  • Blenders13%
  • Knives13%
  • Uniforms8%
  • Beverages7%
  • Carts6%
  • Diets5%
  • Fine Dining5%

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