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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

$36,050median, a year
$38,120mean (average), a year
280people employed in this job here

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