How much does a hostess make in restaurants like Carrabbas?

What do they call "hostess"'s except for gay restaurants?

• You know how at most restaurants, there is a hostess at the front who seats you? She's hired primarily because of her looks - she is hot and usually wears make-up and heels. What do they have in gay restaurants (like in the castro) and what do they call them? Hosts? Also, is the stereotype for these guys cute and effeminate, or masculine? What I'm getting at is, I'm an effeminate-looking guy (I guess you could call me a twink) so is that what they're looking for when hiring "hosts" and how do I get a job as one?

• Answer:

  I think you're basing yourself too much on stereotypes. It varies wildly by restaurant, but remember, everyone, including hosts/hostesses, still have a job to do! It may look easy, at first glance, but it's not always the case. Either way, just sign up to be a host at a restaurant as you would with any other job. Check online, because many times you can do the application completely from there, while other times you need to drop off your resume at the place. Anyway, good luck.