Maitre D Jobs in Avondale, AZ

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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Assistant Restaurant Manager - Four Peaks

  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Dining Room Manager

  • Litchfield Park, AZ (12 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Litchfield Park, AZ (12 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 3 hours ago

Pay Grade: 10 Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 Other Forms of Compensation: With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in...

Restaurant Shift Leader

  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 17 hours ago

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they...

Shift Leader

  • Glendale, AZ (14 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, AZ (14 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Restaurant Supervisor

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 270 Room Hotel Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet...

Restaurant Manager - Unit 535

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 5 days ago

Manages front-of-house restaurant operations, including staff scheduling, customer service, and presentation of the dining room and bar areas....

Retail Shift Lead (PT)

  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 7 days ago

Retail Shift Lead (PT) 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA Req #830 Thursday, March 27, 2025 Pressed Juicery is growing and hiring. If you're enthusiastic about health & wellness and...

Shift Lead

  • Goodyear, AZ (4 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (4 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 9 days ago

Opens and closes the store in the absence of store management, including all required systems start-ups, required cash handling, and ensuring the floor and stock room are ready for the business...

Shift Leader

  • Surprise, AZ (20 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Surprise, AZ (20 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. If you're ready to take the next step in your...

Shift Lead Part Time or Shift Lead Trainee Day Night Availability Firehouse Subs McClintock Southern Tempe

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 12 days ago

REPORTS TO: General Manager POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: This position is fully accountable for the profitable operation of a specific shift designated by the General Manager while adhering to all...

Restaurant Shift Lead

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

As a Restaurant Shift Lead your responsibilities would include (responsibilities would vary depending on Front of House or Back of House): Helping to maintain projected costs and labor during scheduled...

Shift Leader

  • Glendale, AZ (14 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ (14 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

Shift Leader: QUALITY BRAND GROUP: If hired, you will be working for Quality Brand Group LLC a franchisee of Dunkin'. Quality Brand Group is a multi-store franchisee with a number of Dunkin'...

Shift Lead - Alhambra

  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (15 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

About the Team DashMart is a local-fulfillment center owned and operated by DoorDash, offering customers fast, reliable, and high quality delivery. Customers order their convenience, grocery,...

Shift Lead - Tempe

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 22 days ago

About the Team DashMart is a local-fulfillment center owned and operated by DoorDash, offering customers fast, reliable, and high quality delivery. Customers order their convenience, grocery,...

Restaurant Manager - Unit 764

  • Goodyear, AZ (9 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (9 miles from Avondale, AZ)
  • 26 days ago

Manages front-of-house restaurant operations, including staff scheduling, customer service, and presentation of the dining room and bar areas....

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Avondale, AZ

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Avondale, AZ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
High School or GED
27.0%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.0%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
4.4%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maitre Ds in Avondale, AZ
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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