King Claw, a seafood and bar venue, seeks a skilled Host/Hostess to create a welcoming atmosphere. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and loves engaging with guests. This role offers a fun and loving work environment.
Lowland is a boutique retreat in South Carolina seeking a host to provide thoughtful service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautifully designed space.
Bartaco seeks a charismatic host to set the tone for exceptional dining experiences. A people-person with a passion for hospitality is ideal. Competitive perks and a dynamic atmosphere are offered.
The fastest route in Charleston is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Charleston bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a host in Charleston?
Plenty of Charleston venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most host jobs here.
How much do hosts make in Charleston?
Charleston hosts run the room's flow at King Street and the French Quarter restaurants, with the busiest nights downtown. Most working Charleston hosts take home roughly $110–$230 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Charleston venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.
