Barista

Le Meridien Stoneleigh; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Pet insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Le Meridien Stoneleigh in Dallas is seeking a guest-focused hospitality professional to join our team. This on-site role emphasizes accurate cash handling, customer service, and efficient POS operation within a fast-paced restaurant environment.

You will greet guests, take and ring orders, balance the cash drawer, and ensure clean, welcoming service areas. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to grow with a Marriott Autograph Collection property.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills to handle cash, changes, and totals.
• Operate a POS system efficiently.
• Resolve conflicts tactfully.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Adapt communication for diverse guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Take and prepare orders as requested accurately and efficiently.
• Ring guest checks correctly and process payments.
• Balance cash drawer and ensure proper payment handling.
• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming work areas.
• Support guest satisfaction and resolve issues tactfully.

Skills

Cash Handling

POS Systems

Conflict Resolution

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS System

Job description

About Us

Located in the middle of the most prestigious part of Uptown Dallas, The Stoneleigh is a storied landmark with a rich and alluring legacy. The Stoneleigh has recently completed a $20.0M renovation, and has relaunched as part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection. All 176 rooms and public areas have been renovated, including our restaurant, Lions Den, and our bar, Bar Leonessa. Lions Den is the new home of the next restaurant from awarding‑winning chef, Chef Michael White. Chef Michael White has many culinary accolades including the James Beard award; 5 simultaneous Michelin stars; and multiple New York Times 3-star and 4-star reviews. Chef Michael White’s concepts at The Stoneleigh include, the Lions Den, where each dish is composed with care, weaving together seasonal ingredients, global inspiration, and a distinctly Dallas spirit. Lions Den will be opening on May 1st, 2026.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Compensation Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No Overview Provide superior customer service while maintaining a clean and attractive outlet for guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.


• Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to, and understand requests.


• Prepare customers’ orders as requested accurately and efficiently.


• Ring guest check correctly.


• Close the check to the proper method of payment, (i.e., cash, credit card or house charge).


• Ensures guest satisfaction; in the event of dissatisfaction, tactfully negotiates resolution.


• Maintain the highest level of standards for all product preparation.


• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, equipment, service stations or seating areas.


• Comply with accounting guidelines regarding receipt of payments, check total verification, tip disbursement, cash drawer and house bank management.


• Balance house bank at the end of the shift.


• Retrieves and returns bank from vault to workstation and return, to ensure accountability.


• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes as relating to pricing.


• Ability to operate a keyboard and Point of Sale procedures.


• Ability to effectively deal with and resolve conflict situations, such as inaccurate check total.


• Ability to sit and/or stand and work continually in confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.


• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.


• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.


• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.


• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.


• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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