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Host/Hostess at King's Fish House - San Jose
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.95
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
growth opportunities
Great Training
teamwork
Flexible Hours
Education Reimbursement
Generous Dining Discount
Strong company culture
Host/Hostess at Nola Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Training
competitive salary
team environment
Late Night Host/Hostess at Franchisee
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $22.00
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
reasonable accommodation
Receptionist at TEKsystems
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $28.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
hospital insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Health spending account
transportation benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Hayes Mansion San Jose Curio Collection - Host Person at Aimbridge Hospitality
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.82
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Daily Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Host at Hersha Hospitality Management
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00
Hourly
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Sales Associate at Five Below
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.75
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Career development programs
wellness programs
Guest Service Host - Los Gatos at CINELUX
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
free movies
career advancement
flexible schedules
fun work environment
discounted concessions
Free big screen gaming
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Guest Service Host - Campbell at CINELUX
Santa Clara, CA, USA|
Up to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free movies for employee and guests
Career advancement opportunities
flexible schedules
fun and fast paced work environment
discounted concessions
Free big screen gaming
Competitive wages with holiday overtime
Host at Red Robin
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $20.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work schedules
Food discount
Referral bonuses
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Greeter at Din Tai Fung
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $18.70
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Commuter Spending Accounts
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee assistance program
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off
Host at Cpk
Mountain View, CA, USA|
Exact $18.60
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $17.95
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
growth opportunities
Great Training
teamwork
Flexible Hours
Education Reimbursement
Generous Dining Discount
Strong company culture
Job Description
King's Fish House is a renowned seafood restaurant committed to providing a memorable dining experience through exceptional hospitality and outstanding seafood dishes. Known affectionately as "the House that Seafood Built," this establishment prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests, making it a standout destination for seafood lovers. With a focus on quality service and fresh ingredients, King's Fish House combines a beautiful restaurant atmosphere with a strong company culture dedicated to employee growth and satisfaction. As a part of its welcoming team, the restaurant offers both part-time and full-time opportunities for hosts, hostesses, and front desk... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages with food
- High school education
- Current CA Food Handler's Card
- Ability to communicate in a satisfactory manner, both verbal and written English
- Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
- Previous experience in guest relations or providing guest service
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages with food
- High school education
- Current CA Food Handler's Card
- Ability to communicate in a satisfactory manner, both verbal and written English
- Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the front desk standards
- Previous experience in guest relations or providing guest service
Job Duties
- Complete opening duties as assigned
- Answer phone promptly, taking reservations and taking messages - recording all information correctly and legibly
- Seat guests as reserved or on a walk-in basis, promptly and courteously, accommodating special requests
- Carry all guest drinks on a tray when showing guests to their table
- Ensure the transfer of guest checks from bartender and cocktail servers to dining room servers
- Keep accurate account of table status throughout restaurant
- Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy
- Interact in courteous and professional manner with guests, management and co-workers
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of and guest restrooms
- Guide the activities of the assigned assistants to ensure optimum service to guests
- Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to manager
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Posted 15 days ago
Host/Hostess at King's Fish House - San Jose
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.95
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
growth opportunities
Great Training
teamwork
Flexible Hours
Education Reimbursement
Generous Dining Discount
Strong company culture
Posted 2 months ago
Host/Hostess at Nola Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Training
competitive salary
team environment
Posted 5 days ago
Late Night Host/Hostess at Franchisee
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $22.00
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
reasonable accommodation
Posted 5 days ago
Receptionist at TEKsystems
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $28.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
hospital insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Health spending account
transportation benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Posted 7 days ago
Hayes Mansion San Jose Curio Collection - Host Person at Aimbridge Hospitality
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.82
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Daily Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Posted 6 days ago
Host at Hersha Hospitality Management
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00
Hourly
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Posted 3 months ago
Sales Associate at Five Below
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.75
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Career development programs
wellness programs
Posted 4 days ago
Guest Service Host - Los Gatos at CINELUX
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
free movies
career advancement
flexible schedules
fun work environment
discounted concessions
Free big screen gaming
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 12 days ago
Guest Service Host - Campbell at CINELUX
Santa Clara, CA, USA|
Up to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free movies for employee and guests
Career advancement opportunities
flexible schedules
fun and fast paced work environment
discounted concessions
Free big screen gaming
Competitive wages with holiday overtime
Posted 15 days ago
Host at Red Robin
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $20.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work schedules
Food discount
Referral bonuses
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Posted 25 days ago
Greeter at Din Tai Fung
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $18.70
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Commuter Spending Accounts
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee assistance program
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off
Posted 1 month ago
Host at Cpk
Mountain View, CA, USA|
Exact $18.60
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
12 Entry Level Hostess Jobs in San Jose, CA - April 2026
Browse 12 entry level Hostess jobs in San Jose, CA. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.
Hiring Demand for Entry Level Hostess Jobs in San Jose, CA
Employers in San Jose, CA are actively hiring entry level Hostess staff to cover daily service and peak hours.
Recent Entry Level Hostess Openings
There have been 2 jobs for Hostess positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.
Entry Level Hostess Salary in San Jose, CA
Entry level Hostess pay in San Jose, CA typically ranges from $49,500 per year to $62,400 per year, with average earnings near $54,100 per year or $26 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $49,500 per year
- Average wage: $54,100 per year or $26 per hour
- Highest wage: $62,400 per year
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Why Entry Level Hostess Jobs Are Common in San Jose, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in San Jose, CA create steady demand for entry level Hostess positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.
Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Hostess Roles
Frequent employers hiring entry level Hostess roles in San Jose, CA include:
- TEKsystems
- Aimbridge Hospitality
Hostess Job Benefits and Perks in San Jose, CA
Many entry level Hostess jobs in San Jose, CA offer Medical, Dental, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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