Host at Mercat Bistro

3 weeks ago

Dallas, Texas, United States Harwood Hospitality Group Full time
About Us

Harwood Hospitality Group is a premier hospitality owner-operator in Dallas, introducing its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District's first hotel, Hôtel Swexan.

Our Mission

We value experience above all, creating a place like no other that draws inspiration from the world's greatest cities - New York, London, and Paris - together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence, classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.

Our Culture

Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant, guests stay to get lost - in culture and conversation. The hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, and a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude, designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District's hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities.

Our Team

Intimate, immersive, and transportive, Hôtel Swexan has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back. Mercat Bistro is a contemporary European-style bistro, a romantic setting inspired by some of the finest European design and culinary practices.

Job Summary

As a Host at Mercat Bistro, you will embody the hospitality, charm, and professionalism of our organization. Your role is to ensure that all guests are greeted promptly in a warm and courteous manner. This individual must be pleasant, conscientious, and professional with excellent hospitality instincts and drive to provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet guests upon arrival, lead them to table, and provide menus.
  • Answer incoming calls and meet guests' needs.
  • Create floor charts accordingly and assign servers their sections as requested by managers.
  • Maintain assigned areas clean.
  • Work with management to ensure each guest is happy and all requests are met.
  • Communicate with kitchen and restaurant staff to maintain the efficient flow of the restaurant.
  • Relay messages regarding reservations/large parties to bussers, wait staff, kitchen staff, and food runners.
  • Assist the other bartenders in monitoring and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the bar during each shift and ensure all FOH SOPs are duly followed and fully executed.
  • Must be able to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.
  • Ensures a spotless service is delivered to all guests anytime, and that their needs and expectations are fulfilled to the highest level and down to the smallest details.
  • Ensure the unit is well maintained and that all equipment, materials, and utensils are always in perfect working condition. Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services. Reports any defect to the Restaurant Manager.
  • Proactively greet guests warmly and provide a pleasant and comfortable experience.
  • Takes orders from customers or staff when necessary.
  • Must be pleasant, hospitable, and attentive to guests always.
  • Must be knowledgeable of HHG information to assist guests at any time.
  • Relay any guest complaints/comments to Manager.
  • Engage guests in pleasant, comfortable, and appropriate conversation as dictated by the desire of the guest. These conversations should not affect the attentiveness or service to others.
  • Ensure service is performed in a timely, efficient yet comfortable manner to maintain the proper pace of service.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure staff's compliance with all departmental/HHG policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to stand for prolonged periods of time or entire shift.
Meetings & Communication
  • Be available for any Restaurant mandatory meeting or training.
  • Reports immediately on any major product defect or any major guest issue and takes all necessary corrective actions.
  • Ensures smooth communication with all restaurant or hotel staff and leadership.
  • Keeps current with trends in the restaurant industry.
Attire, Language, and Behavior
  • Is always neatly dressed and groomed, and always behaves and speaks according to Hôtel Swexan, HHG Division, and Harwood International standards of excellence and image.
  • Treats all associates - in public and in private - with respect and consideration, regardless of their position or tasks.
Competencies
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Sense of urgency
  • Strong decision-making abilities
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Can-do, team-oriented attitude
  • Possess friendly and helpful customer service
  • Ability to think quickly on their feet and multitask with ease
  • Clean and organized working habits
  • A commitment to learn
  • Ability to dress date ready for all shifts
Required Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant strongly desired
  • Ability to speak English fluently and clearly for communication with others.
  • Availability to work nights, weekends & holidays.
  • Previous related experience is strongly preferred.
  • Sevenrooms or Open Table experience a plus
  • Food Handlers & TABC - Required

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