Library Host

Le Meridien Stoneleigh; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Pet insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Le Meridien Stoneleigh is seeking a friendly Host/Hostess to welcome guests in our upscale Dallas restaurant. You will seat guests, present menus, and coordinate dining room flow with daily logbook updates to ensure smooth service.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, manage guest expectations, and uphold professional standards with a strong emphasis on hospitality and teamwork. Full-time on-site role with competitive benefits in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations and event orders.
• Ability to remember and promote menu items.
• Ability to move through a crowded room to seat guests.
• Ability to handle guest concerns in a friendly, proactive manner.
• Ability to establish working relationships with staff, guests and patrons.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptive communication style for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, offer seating choices, escort to table and present menu.
• Maintain daily logbook for shift communication and management.
• Keep dining room setup proper and organized.
• Receive reservations and coordinate for special functions.
• Adhere to attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest requests comprehension

Menu knowledge

Memory for items

Customer complaints handling

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptive communication

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.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, then escort them to their table and present menu.
• Read, maintain, and make daily entries in the logbook to coordinate communication between shifts and management.
• Maintain proper set-up of dining room.
• Receive records and make any necessary arrangements for reservations and special functions in the restaurant.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to comprehend guest requests, memos, reservations, promotional materials, event orders and similar written materials.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to move throughout a crowded room to seat guests with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to effectively deal with customer complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
• 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.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality.