We surveyed 4,042 hosts and hostesses to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical host and hostess. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a host and hostess?
Low
High
Working as a host and hostess typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a host and hostess?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a host and hostess typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a host and hostess?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a host and hostess. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for hosts and hostesses.
Do hosts and hostesses work full-time or part-time?
15% of hosts and hostesses work in full-time roles while 85% work part-time.
Is being a host and hostess stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst hosts and hostesses, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a host and hostess?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a host and hostess.
How competitive is the workplace for hosts and hostesses?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for hosts and hostesses.
Does being a host and hostess require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for hosts and hostesses.
Are hosts and hostesses allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Hosts and hostesses rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do hosts and hostesses have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Hosts and hostesses tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a host and hostess physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a host and hostess may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are hosts and hostesses exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Hosts and hostesses tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a host and hostess require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a host and hostess.
Does being a good host and hostess require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as hosts and hostesses.