J. Alexander's seeks a motivated host to join their team. Flexible scheduling and extensive training are offered in a teamwork-driven culture. Opportunity for advancement is available.
Upscale venue seeks a charismatic host to greet guests with a warm and timely welcome. A friendly and organized individual is needed to excel in this role. Excellent communication skills are a must.
Upscale casual restaurant seeks a charismatic host to set the tone for exceptional dining experiences. A people-person with a passion for hospitality is a must. Competitive pay and perks included.
The fastest route in Raleigh 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. Raleigh bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a host in Raleigh?
Plenty of Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Hosting work in Raleigh concentrates in Glenwood South, downtown / Fayetteville Street and the Warehouse District — weekend service is the money. Most working Raleigh hosts take home roughly $110–$230 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Raleigh 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.
