Food Service Host Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Food Service Host make in San Jose, CA? The average Food Service Host salary in San Jose, CA is $41,201 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $36,284 and $46,769. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Host
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel - Santa Barbara , CA
In this role, you will master the art of delivering exceptional service and gastronomic and ... It also offers food and beverage at a discounted rate. In addition to the complimentary offerings ...
LinkedIn - 23 days ago
Restaurant Host (Part-Time)
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery - Paso Robles , CA
Responsible for memorization of the food and wine menu and full knowledge of the guest's preferred ... Supports in mis en place and preparation of service areas (BOH/FOH areas) * Participates and ...
LinkedIn - 74 days ago
Food and Beverage Manager
Ysabel - West Hollywood , CA
Host regular department meetings in collaboration with the General Manager. * Manage online ... Manage comps, discounts, service staff tip logs, time clocks, and POS systems. * Support social ...
LinkedIn - 26 days ago
Dining Room Coordinator- Make Great Money, Meet Great People
Lupe Tortilla - Kemah , TX
Working with the host, bus and wait staff, the DRCs role is to ensure every guest is greeted and ... Food Service license/certification: Food Handler's License * Restaurant front of house skills ...
JobGet - Today
Server
The Globe Restaurant - Hubbard , OH
Restaurant front of house skills: running food * Restaurant front of house skills: hosting ... Retail skills: customer service * Math skills: counting cash drawer * Comfortable handling customer ...
JobGet - 67 days ago
Event Planning Manager
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center - Portland , OR
... Food and Beverage and/or Hotel Guestroom blocks. They will act as a liaison between an Organization ... This position will host hotel tours and planning visits, support group's menu development and ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Service Host in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Food Service Host ranges from $36,284 to $46,769 with the average base salary of $41,201. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,369 to $46,825 with the average total cash compensation of $41,282.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

Food Service Host Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

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