Host

Pay: $18–$25 per hour
Schedule: Evening, weekend, and holiday availability; Sunday brunch availability

The Mexican is seeking a welcoming, polished, and organized hospitality professional to join our host team. As the first and last point of contact for our guests, you will help create an exceptional dining experience through warm greetings, thoughtful communication, and attentive management of reservations and guest flow.

This is a highly interactive role requiring strong communication, organization, urgency, and guest engagement. Our hosts are expected to be fully cross-trained across all host stand responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome and farewell guests with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Coordinate table assignments, seating rotation, and pacing with management and the service team.

• Seat guests while maintaining awareness of table readiness and overall service flow.

• Take, confirm, and modify reservations; maintain accurate guest notes and communicate special requests.

• Answer phone calls professionally and provide clear information about the restaurant.

• Manage waitlists and communicate wait times and seating updates thoughtfully.

• Handle coat check responsibilities with care and organization.

• Engage guests in conversation and remain attentive to their needs throughout their arrival and departure.

• Stay calm during busy service periods and involve management when assistance is needed.

• Complete opening, running, and closing duties; keep the host stand and guest-facing areas clean, stocked, and organized.

• Complete orientation and training and consistently uphold company service standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Expectations

• One to two years of host experience in an upscale dining environment.

• Experience with reservation platforms such as OpenTable preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, and guest service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and composure.

• A team-oriented approach and willingness to learn every host stand position.

• Professional presentation and adherence to uniform and grooming standards.

• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Mexican Dallas offers dinner service and Sunday brunch.

Physical Requirements

This role involves standing and walking for extended periods and moving, pushing, or lifting items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.