Host/server Salaries in New York State

Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable greeting guests, answering questions, and providing clear information to both guests and team members.

$17 - $18 an hour

Answer incoming phone calls and assist with guest inquiries. Manage reservations, waitlists, and guest seating arrangements. Basic computer and phone skills.

From $17 an hour

Greet and attend to guests’ needs, provide menus and clearly communicate restaurant specials, answering menu questions, and collecting food and beverage orders.

$21.56 an hour

Work closely with servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service. Keep the dining room, restrooms, and service areas clean and stocked.

$11.35 an hour

Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, delivering bills and payments to host, and returning change or credit card and…

$11 an hour + tips

Servers act as the primary point of contact between guests and the restaurant, maintaining menu knowledge, answering questions, handling payments, and working…

From $12 an hour