"Mine Host"was once a nickname for the head waiter in the gourmet dining room, but has fallen from favor as women moved into the job.

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"Mine Host" traditionally refers to the proprietor or manager of a tavern, inn, or pub, rather than specifically to a head waiter in a gourmet dining room. The term's usage decline is more related to changes in language and the hospitality industry rather than gender shifts in employment.

"Mine Host"was Once a Nickname for the Head Waiter in the Gourmet