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3 host gigs open right now in Madison

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Ba Lao
Host📍 MadisonOpen to discussion

Ba Lao seeks a passionate host to join their team, handling front-of-house duties and supporting the community-driven atmosphere. The part-time role includes hosting, bussing tables, and running food during dinner hours. A love for hospitality is required.

Apply now → 5 days ago
Comedy on State
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Comedy on State
Host📍 MadisonOpen to discussion

Comedy on State seeks a skilled host to join their team. The ideal candidate is a charismatic and organized individual. A great opportunity to work in a unique comedy venue.

Apply now → 5 days ago
bartaco Hilldale
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bartaco Hilldale
Host📍 MadisonOpen to discussion

bartaco seeks a charismatic host to set the tone for a lively dining experience. A people-person with a passion for hospitality is a must. Competitive pay and perks are offered.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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What it pays

Roughly $110–$230 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a host job in Madison?
The fastest route in Madison 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. Madison bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a host in Madison?
Plenty of Madison 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 Madison?
Madison hosts run the room's flow at State Street and the Capitol Square restaurants, with the busiest nights downtown. Most working Madison hosts take home roughly $110–$230 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Madison 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.

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