Best Jobs For Former Hostesss [2026]

Being a hostess in 2026 presents unique challenges, prompting many individuals in this role to reconsider their career paths.

While the number of people pursuing degrees that lead to a career as a hostess remains stable, interest in the position itself has declined significantly. As a result, this has led many former hostesses to explore new opportunities.

This raises an important question:

What career paths are they choosing instead?

To find out, we analyzed the resumes of former hostesses, focusing on those who transitioned to different roles. We compiled data from thousands of resumes and narrowed it down to the top 100 jobs.

Among these findings, some career shifts stood out, prompting us to highlight a selection of noteworthy options.

Best Jobs For Former HOSTESSES

While some of these roles may seem more appealing than others, they certainly capture attention and reflect the diverse opportunities available.

The full list of those jobs can be found below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former HOSTESSES

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Server	7.25%
2	Sales Associate	6.04%
3	Cashier	3.99%
4	Customer Service Representative	3.02%
5	Internship	2.18%
6	Administrative Assistant	1.96%
7	Receptionist	1.21%
8	Waitress	1.16%
9	Assistant Manager	1.08%
10	Office Assistant	0.82%
11	Manager	0.79%
12	Volunteer	0.79%
13	Server And Hostess	0.76%
14	Nanny	0.67%
15	Sales Representative	0.65%
16	Bartender Server	0.63%
17	Office Manager	0.61%
18	Certified Nursing Assistant	0.61%
19	Front Desk Receptionist	0.6%
20	Barista	0.59%
21	Teacher	0.58%
22	Crew Member	0.56%
23	Associate	0.55%
24	Teller	0.54%
25	Customer Service Trainer	0.52%
26	Supervisor	0.45%
27	Marketing Internship	0.45%
28	Teacher Assistant	0.45%
29	Substitute Teacher	0.42%
30	Pharmacist Technician	0.41%
31	Bartender	0.4%
32	Medical Assistant	0.37%
33	Research Assistant	0.3%
34	Front Desk Agent	0.3%
35	Assistant	0.3%
36	Preschool Teacher	0.28%
37	Team Leader	0.27%
38	Sales Associate And Customer Service	0.26%
39	Home Health Aid	0.26%
40	Customer Service Associate	0.25%
41	Specialist	0.25%
42	Shift Leader	0.24%
43	Personal Assistant	0.23%
44	Store Manager	0.23%
45	Call Center Representative	0.23%
46	Banquet Server	0.22%
47	Security Officer	0.21%
48	Housekeeper	0.2%
49	Sales Consultant	0.2%
50	Food Runner	0.2%
51	Sales Associate And Cashier	0.2%
52	Technician	0.19%
53	Event Coordinator	0.19%
54	Shift Manager	0.19%
55	Account Manager	0.19%
56	Clerk	0.19%
57	Secretary	0.19%
58	Hostess Cashier	0.19%
59	Registered Nurse	0.18%
60	Brand Ambassador	0.18%
61	Manufacturing Team Member	0.18%
62	Cook	0.17%
63	Front Desk Clerk	0.17%
64	Sales Person	0.17%
65	Tutor	0.17%
66	Consultant	0.16%
67	Service Representative	0.16%
68	Graphic Designer	0.16%
69	Teaching Assistant	0.15%
70	In-Home Childcare Provider	0.14%
71	Key Holder	0.14%
72	Shift Supervisor	0.14%
73	Server Assistant	0.14%
74	Social Media Internship	0.14%
75	Beauty Advisor	0.14%
76	Assistant Store Manager	0.14%
77	Dental Assistant	0.14%
78	Delivery Driver	0.14%
79	General Manager	0.14%
80	Photographer	0.14%
81	Legal Assistant	0.14%
82	Bank Teller	0.13%
83	Server And Certified Trainer	0.13%
84	Warehouse Associate	0.13%
85	Lead Teacher	0.13%
86	Public Relations Internship	0.13%
87	Camp Counselor	0.13%
88	Guest Services Agent	0.13%
89	Human Resources Coordinator	0.13%
90	Ambassador	0.13%
91	Attendant	0.13%
92	Owner	0.13%
93	Coordinator	0.13%
94	Machine Operator	0.12%
95	Medical Assistant Externship	0.12%
96	Student Internship	0.12%
97	Customer Care Representative	0.12%
98	Teacher Aide	0.12%
99	Marketing Assistant	0.12%
100	Customer Service Specialist	0.12%

Most Common Jobs For Former HOSTESSES

These roles are not only viable options but also leverage skills that former hostesses possess, serving as stepping stones to other career opportunities.

However, it’s important to note that these jobs align closely with what many former hostesses might naturally pursue.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former HOSTESSES

We utilized data from our extensive database of over 7 million resumes, examining those that identified hostess within their work history. We then identified which jobs appeared most frequently in their subsequent employment histories to compile our ranked list.

For our selection of intriguing job options, we sifted through the ranked list to identify positions that:

Were mentioned in fewer than 1% of all new job listings
Were not included in the top 100 most common jobs in our database

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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