Host/Hostess, The French Room

The Adolphus Hotel, located in downtown Dallas, Texas, is an iconic establishment recognized for over a century as a symbol of Dallas hospitality and elegance. With a rich history reflecting timeless culture, vibrant surroundings, and immersive experiences, the Adolphus offers guests an unmatched blend of grandeur and warmth. This 407-room luxury hotel recalls the charm of a grand European home, marrying classic architecture with modern comforts to create a distinguished hospitality experience. Guests can indulge in imaginative food and drink offerings while embracing the storied ambiance that only a historic landmark like the Adolphus can provide.

Among its renowned dining venues, The French Room stands out as a prestigious culinary destination. Serving guests for more than a century, The French Room is celebrated for its exceptional cuisine, sophisticated atmosphere, and outstanding service standards. As part of the Makeready collection, The Adolphus and its affiliated restaurants maintain a dedication to exceptional guest experiences, professional growth, and employee well-being.

The role of Host at The French Room represents more than just a position; it is an opportunity to be the face of warmth, organization, and positivity in one of Dallas's most esteemed dining environments. The ideal Host thrives in a fast-paced setting, able to anticipate guests' needs ahead of time and adapt quickly to changing situations with grace and professionalism. This person is someone who views every guest as a potential friend, consistently going the extra mile to ensure smiles and satisfaction.

As a Host, you will be responsible for managing reservations, greeting and seating guests, responding to inquiries, and facilitating smooth communication among the front-of-house team and leadership. Your role is pivotal to creating a seamless flow of service that helps uphold The French Room's reputation for excellence. You'll engage with guests warmly and efficiently, using the restaurant's reservation systems to maintain accurate table status, rotations, cover counts, and guest notes.

This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor that contributes to the overall ambiance and presentation of the restaurant. You will also perform opening and closing duties when needed, all while maintaining a neat and organized environment. The experience you bring, especially prior restaurant experience, will be invaluable in managing the seating area and delivering attentive, friendly service that enhances each guest's dining experience.

Joining The Adolphus and The French Room means more than a job; it means joining a team that cares deeply about health, happiness, and the overall well-being of its employees. Through Makeready LLC, eligible team members access a variety of thoughtful benefits such as accommodating paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, maternity and paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched 401k and dependent care programs, as well as a student loan repayment program. The company’s Guiding Principles foster a workplace culture where every team member can thrive by being their true independent self.

Makeready LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company maintains a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, disability, gender or sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employees are valued solely on their qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance. Working as a Host at The French Room places you on a team committed to delivering historic hospitality combined with heartfelt guest service in one of Dallas’s most celebrated dining institutions.