# Competences — restaurant host/restaurant hostess

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a1b86a8b-ad91-4192-b386-bbf89bb11699).

## Essential

- **accommodate special seating** (skill/competence)
- **arrange tables** (skill/competence)
- **assist customers** (skill/competence)
- **assist guest departure** (skill/competence)
- **assist VIP guests** (skill/competence)
- **check dining room cleanliness** (skill/competence)
- **comply with food safety and hygiene** (skill/competence)
- **handle customer complaints** (skill/competence)
- **maintain customer service** (skill/competence)
- **present menus** (skill/competence)
- **process reservations** (skill/competence)
- **seat customers according to the waiting list** (skill/competence)
- **welcome restaurant guests** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise guests on menus for special events (skill/competence)
- assist clients with special needs (skill/competence)
- clean surfaces (skill/competence)
- devise special promotions (skill/competence)
- maintain relationship with customers (skill/competence)
- take food and beverage orders from customers (skill/competence)
- work in a hospitality team (skill/competence)