Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Jobs Pay in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $16.95 – $18.65
Average Annual Pay
Range: $35,256 – $38,782
How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$15.13/hr
Range: $14.41 – $15.85
Annual Rate
$31,466
Range: $29,968 – $32,965
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.80/hr
Range: $16.95 – $18.65
Annual Rate
$37,019
Range: $35,256 – $38,782
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$20.47/hr
Range: $19.49 – $21.45
Annual Rate
$42,572
Range: $40,544 – $44,599
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop job description
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop professionals work in restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments to prepare and serve food and beverages. They ensure food quality, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer experiences.
- •Prepare food and beverages to standards
- •Maintain food safety and hygiene
- •Serve customers and take orders
- •Clean and sanitize work areas
- •Stock supplies and ingredients
- •Work as part of a kitchen team
- •Food preparation techniques
- •Food safety and sanitation
- •Customer service
- •Speed and efficiency
- •Teamwork
- •Physical stamina
- •Food handler certification
- •Previous food service experience
- •Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- •Weekend and evening availability
