What's a "host" at a restraunt? a waiter?

Question

What's a "host" at a restraunt? a waiter?

Answer 1

no a host is the person that greets you at the door and takes down how many ppl are in the dining party

Answer 2

The host/hostess greets you, takes your name (if there is a wait), seats you, and occasionally will take your drink menu and tell you the specials.

The waiter/waitress is the person who takes your order, brings out your food*, makes sure everything is fine with your meal, and brings your check to you.

*In some restaurants there will be a designated 'server' whose job is to bring out the food to the tables for the waiter/waitress, if they are busy or occupied with another customer.

Answer 3

The host is the friendly person that greets you at the door and then takes you to your table.  They are also the person who organize the seating of the restaurant.  They usually say something like, "Your server will be right with you".  Your server (waiter) will then come and take your order.

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Answer 4

and then seats you and gives you your menu

is not a waiter.

Answer 5

the host is the one that takes you to the table and greets you, and the waiter orders and brings the food.

Answer 6

host/hostess is the person who greets you when you enter a resturant, and some places she or he will lead you to your table and hand you the menu

a waiter/waiteress is the one that takes your orders and in many resturants bring you at least your appetizers, they also make sure you are enjoying your meal and of course give you your bill and antcipate a tip at the end of your dining...

Answer 7

Host greets you and general runs the front desk. Be nice to them they decide where you sit.

Answer 8

No, a host (or hostess, if its a woman) isn't a server.  They are responsible for seating people, handing out menus, making reservations, keeping track of how many people are in each "station"..and covering all the other realms of coordination so that everything goes smoothly on the floor.  In some places, such as smaller restaurants, "mom and pop" eateries, and most diners, the host(ess) will also get the customers' first drinks as well (then passing the "who has what" information on to the table's assigned server).