How to hire a gallery host

How to hire a gallery host, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gallery host hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gallery host job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gallery host
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the gallery host you need to hire. Certain gallery host roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a gallery host to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a gallery host that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of gallery host salaries for various roles:

   Type of Gallery Host	Description	Hourly rate
   Gallery Host	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$9-16
   Host/Hostess	In a restaurant setting, a host/hostess serves as the clients' primary point of contact as they enter the premises. They mostly greet and welcome clients, process reservations, and assist by escorting them to their tables, providing them menus, and responding to any inquiries or concerns... Show more	$9-15
   Front Desk Host	The front desk host is responsible for welcoming guests upon arrival. As the host, you will be required to oversee the operation of the front office... Show more	$12-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Hotel Guests
   • Guest Service
   • Reservations
   • Host Stand
   • Quality Guest
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • POS
   • Wine
   • Hotel Services
   • Inviting Environment
   • Cleanliness
   • Cash Handling
   • Service Recovery

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage servers and tables to ensure and safeguard efficient restaurant operations.
   • Train new employees on Hyatt standards, POS system, and food handling protocols.
   • Maintain order and cleanliness of the front desk area.
   • Be familiar and knowledgeable with the operation of the POS system.
   • Inspect dinning and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
   • Serve flattering cocktails, wine, beers, and Starbucks coffee and teas.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your gallery host job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A gallery host salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, gallery hosts' average salary in florida is 19% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gallery hosts earn 43% less than senior-level gallery hosts.
   • Certifications. A gallery host with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a gallery host's salary.

   Average gallery host salary

   $12.87hourly

   $26,765 yearly

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   Entry-level gallery host salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a gallery host job description

   A gallery host job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a gallery host job description:

   Gallery host job description example

   RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.
   
   The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.
   
   At RH we believe deeply that the \"right\" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take \"no\" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.
   
   RH is seeking a Gallery Host to join our team in providing world-class service to guests while taking great care of our equipment and facilities.
   
   YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
   

   • Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
   • Represent the RH brand through polished communication, personal appearance and professionalism
   • Enthusiastically engage RH clients as they enter the Gallery, eagerly delivering world-class service
   • Answer guest questions about RH Interior Design Services and connect them with the appropriate Associate to further the customer experience
   • Provide friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in the following areas: greeting, wayfinding, check-in for RH Interior Design and restaurant waitlist, coat and umbrella check, occasional concierge service and valet validation
   • Assist with daily setup and breakdown of the Gallery host station and monitor Gallery areas to ensure they are kept clean, safe and code compliant
   • Assist with onsite and offsite events as needed
   • Provide feedback on guest comments or escalations to leadership team

   
   OUR REQUIREMENTS
   

   • 2+ years of related experience
   • Willingness to learn new and exciting things
   • Energetic, accountable and team oriented
   • Reliable, dependable and responsible
   • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with a positive attitude
   • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

   
   OUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
   

   • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
   • Must be able to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

   ABOUT US
   RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find gallery hosts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gallery host job on Zippia to find and recruit gallery host candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with gallery host candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gallery host

   Once you've selected the best gallery host candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new gallery host first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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