Host AM/PM (Seasonal)

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star seeks a friendly, guest-focused Host for the Neighborhood Services Restaurant. This seasonal, full-time role requires delivering warm service, managing reservations, and seating guests with a smile while aligning with hotel standards.

Candidate must be available for AM and/or PM shifts, with experience in fine dining preferred. You will collaborate with a fast-paced team to uphold safety, cleanliness and exceptional guest experiences through January 15, 2027.

Qualifications

• Hands-on food and beverage knowledge and hospitality operations.
• Fine dining host experience preferred.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage guests and provide personalized service.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service standards and comply with hotel policies.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation readiness for inspections.
• Greet guests, manage reservations, and seat guests.
• Organize host stand and guest entrance; keep areas clean.
• Keep knowledge of menus and hotel offerings.
• Attend daily stand-up and departmental trainings.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

Customer service excellence

English proficiency

Guest engagement

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Micros

Payroll systems

Job description

Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star

The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it's the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel's 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events.

This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star.

The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni's local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city.

Overview:

Responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing relationships with guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and delivering guests' needs in our Neighborhood Services Restaurant. The Host comprehends the restaurant operation and seats our guests with a friendly demeanor keeping their expectations and the needs of the operation in mind.

Please Note:

• Candidate must be available for AM and/or PM shifts.
• This is a seasonal role with Full-Time hours
• Start date of as soon as possible and an end date of January 15th, 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards. Ensures compliance with all hotel standards and local laws.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Perform all necessary tasks for a host according to the standard operating procedure of the hotel including but not limited to answering phone, managing reservations and table assignments, greeting guest, seating guests, explaining restaurant concepts.
• Perform all side work as assigned by management including but not limited organization of restaurant host stand and guest entrance, menu cleanliness.
• Responsible to adhere to all proper trash procedures.
• Must retain and maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Report to management any need for housekeeping or maintenance of restaurant and restaurant equipment.
• Responsible to maintain all furniture, fixtures and equipment to a high standard. Minimize breakage by demonstrating care when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Perform proper steps of service when seating guests. Responsible for ensuring high-quality table sets prior to seating tables.
• Ensure positive guest service and respond positively to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Respond to guests' requests in an accurate and timely manner, creating a positive outcome that will result in a memorable experience.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel offerings and local surroundings, i.e. nearby entertainment, theaters, etc.
• Contribute to the restaurant sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and to the table. Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Responsible to attend daily stand-up meeting to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of all restaurant space, FOH & BOH.
• Executes all necessary instructions on Restaurant Event Orders.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among co-workers. Treats co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Parker House standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant host experience in a fine dining restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to engage guests at all levels. Must be passionate about providing warm, engaging and personalized service.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must meet standards of appearance and always maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests. Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Computer literacy to include Payroll systems, Micros, POS systems
• Serve Safe certified | Unexpired TIPs required

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.