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Occupational Report for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops (35-9031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

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Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops
Employment Outlook for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number or job openings projected for this occupation.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Host/Hostess 4/29/10 Pacific City DOE
Host / Hostess 7/7/10 Seaside $8.40/hr
24buffet Cashier / Host, Part Time 7/26/10 Canyonville DOE
Host/Hostess 8/18/10 Yachats $8.40/hr
Catering Host/Hostess 8/25/10 Portland DOE
Porto Terra Cashier / Host (PT) 8/30/10 Portland $11.66/hr
Job Openings from the Web for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 12 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 12 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
SPEC-PT DINING HOST 8/27/10 Portland Providence Health & Services
Part-time Host/Hostess 8/27/10 Portland Morton s The Steakhouse
Host / Hostess 8/24/10 Eugene Valley River Inn, Eugene
Host - Departure 8/22/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
Host - Urban Farmer 8/22/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
Host - Departure 8/22/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
Host - Departure 8/17/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
Host - Departure 8/13/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
Host - Urban Farmer 8/11/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
Cook, Hostess (1110_5417121) 8/8/10 Roseburg Curry Manor
Host/Hostess 8/5/10 Portland Sage Hospitality Resources, LLC
HOST/HOSTESS (HOOD RIVER) 7/29/10 Hood River
State of Oregon License Information for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.60 $8.84 $9.23 $9.76 $10.94 $9.52 $19,798
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 8.56 8.73 9.02 9.31 9.65 9.15 19,040
Multnomah / Washington 8.61 8.86 9.29 9.89 11.46 9.62 20,005
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.62 8.89 9.36 9.83 10.55 9.54 19,841
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.57 8.78 9.11 9.48 10.12 9.44 19,633
Lane 8.59 8.81 9.19 9.74 11.92 9.59 19,941
Douglas 8.61 8.86 9.28 9.80 10.24 9.37 19,488
Jackson / Josephine 8.63 8.91 9.38 9.88 10.29 9.45 19,657
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 8.58 8.79 9.14 9.54 9.89 9.26 19,247
Clackamas 8.64 8.94 9.45 10.65 12.48 10.02 20,845
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,951 4,389 438 11.1% 44 290 334
Multnomah / Washington 1,618 1,818 200 12.4% 20 120 140
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 433 481 48 11.1% 5 32 37
Clackamas 421 479 58 13.8% 6 31 37
Lane 326 363 37 11.3% 4 24 28
Jackson / Josephine 297 337 40 13.5% 4 22 26
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 271 301 30 11.1% 3 20 23
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 180 198 18 10.0% 2 13 15
Coos / Curry 90 97 7 7.8% 1 7 7
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 85 94 9 10.6% 1 6 7
Douglas 69 76 7 10.1% 1 5 6
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 67 76 9 13.4% 1 5 6
Morrow / Umatilla 58 63 5 8.6% 1 4 5
Klamath / Lake 56 62 6 10.7% 1 4 5
Baker / Union / Wallowa 33 36 3 9.1% 0 2 3
Grant / Harney / Malheur 32 36 4 12.5% 0 2 3

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,951
Total, All Industries Private 3,850
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 37
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 36
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 36
Accommodation and Food Services Private 3,770
Accommodation Private 184
Traveler Accommodation Private 180
Food Services and Drinking Places Private 3,586
Full-Service Restaurants Private 3,494
Limited-Service Eating Places Private 63
Total, All Industries Tribal 101
Educational Requirements for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops
  • Apply Food Handling Rules
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Wine Characteristics Knowledge
  • Interpret And Apply Alcoholic Beverage Service Regulations
  • Interpret And Apply Health Regulations In Lodging And Food Service
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Recognize Customer Intoxication In Restaurant, Bar Or Other Recreational Setting
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Schedule Restaurant Reservations
  • Take Detailed, Accurate Messages
  • Use Cash Registers
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants, Lounges, and Coffee Shops matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Waiters And Waitresses 47%
Bartenders 36%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 33%