Maitre D Jobs

A Maitre D' is a key figure in the hospitality service industry, responsible for managing the dining room in a hotel or restaurant. Their main duties involve supervising the waiting staff, welcoming and escorting guests to their tables, taking reservations and optimizing seating arrangements to ensure customer satisfaction. They also handle customer inquiries and complaints, oversee food service, and coordinate with the kitchen staff. They are responsible for ensuring a high level of service, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere and maintaining the reputation of the establishment.

Important skills a Maitre D' should have include excellent customer service skills, strong leadership, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and a thorough knowledge of food and wine. They need good interpersonal skills to foster a positive relationship with both staff and customers. They should be able to work under pressure and have a professional appearance. While there are no specific certifications required to become a Maitre D', a degree in hospitality management can be beneficial. Prior experience in the hospitality industry is crucial. A person may begin their career as a waiter or waitress, progress to a head waiter or head waitress, and then to a restaurant supervisor before becoming a Maitre D'.

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Customer Experience Team Leader

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Norwalk, CT Address: 675 Connecticut Ave Pay: $22 - $22.75 /...

Shift Leader

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Norwalk, CT Address: 675 Connecticut Ave Pay: $22 - $22.75 /...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Dining Room Supervisor to deliver a first-class, resort-like dining experience to our residents and their guests. You will schedule,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

PANERA CAFE TEAM MANAGER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goalsand help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Evening Shift Leader

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 4 days ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Norwalk, CT Address: 675 Connecticut Ave Pay: $22 - $22.75 /...

Great American Restaurants

Restaurant Manager

The ideal Front of House/Restaurant Manager has a passion for food and beverage and a genuine ability to connect with guests and staff....

Ulana Host or Hostess

  • Puunene, HI
  • 7 days ago
  • Puunene, HI
  • 7 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $21.08 - $23.42/hour, Ulana Job Number 25038253 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Hawaii,...

Host or Hostess

  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • 9 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $28.35-$29.35/hour Job Number 25039885 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay,...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Exeter, NH
  • 11 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 11 days ago

Dining Room Supervisor RiverWoods Exeter is currently seeking a Full Time Dining Room Supervisor to join our team in Exeter! The Dining Room Supervisor oversees all front of the house aspects of...

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Four Peaks

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago

Essential Functions: Trains, develops and communicates with team of Food Travel Experts in front of house and back of house....

Airport Restaurant Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago

Starting at $65,000 / year Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus Opportunities for Career Advancement Full Benefits Package We are food travel experts and we are passionate...

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Front of House Manager

The role of a front of house manager is to supervise and co-ordinate the entire front of house team. They will ensure the guest receives a warm welcome and that service runs smoothly....

Parking Attendant Shift Lead

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

This is a great time to join a fast-paced, growing company! If you are motivated and enthusiastic and would like to work for a company that values teamwork and accountability, we'd like to hear...

Restaurant Shift Leader (Full-Time)

  • Kissimmee, FL
  • moments ago
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • moments ago

As the team at Zaxby's expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxby's is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To...

Shift Leader

  • Kyle, TX
  • moments ago
  • Kyle, TX
  • moments ago

Job Title: Shift Leader Job Description: SUMMARY: Assist the management team in achieving restaurant operational goals, annual sales, and profit plan. Responsible for the same duties as hourly...

Maitre D Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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D-Lab: Energy offers a hands-on, project-based approach that engages students in understanding and addressing the applications of small-scale, sustainable energy technology in developing countries...
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This introductory course will provide you with a multidisciplinary approach to managing waste in low- and middle-income countries, with strategies that diminish greenhouse gas emissions and...
D-Lab II: Design
D-Lab: Design addresses problems faced by undeserved communities with a focus on design, experimentation, and prototyping processes. Particular attention is placed on constraints faced when...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.5%
High School or GED
27.4%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.0%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
4.3%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maitre Ds
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


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