Maitre D Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Restaurant Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

., supervising the restaurant, bar and room service operations during your shift to ensure great service of guests while being watchful of signals from guests in need of service....

Shift Leader

  • Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Club Dining

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Location:San Diego, CA, USAPay Rate:$72000 - $75000 per year Pay Type:per yearEmployment Type:Full Time The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is currently seeking a highly skilled Assistant Restaurant...

Restaurant Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas....

Retail Shift Lead (PT)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Retail Shift Lead (PT) 600 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Req #663 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Pressed Juicery is growing and hiring. If you're enthusiastic about health & wellness and...

Host or Hostess

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Greet guests and determine the number in their party. Seat guests by finding a clean, available table; pulling out chairs; placing clean/current menu in front of guest, etc. Guide...

Restaurant Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management....

Restaurant Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for managing the dailyoperations of the restaurant, including the selection, development andperformance management of front of the house employees. Oversees...

Restaurant Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks, and Aussie hospitality. We've been ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction within a Full-Service Restaurant 2023! If you are looking for a...

Restaurant Host or Hostess

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 28 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Greet guests and determine the number in their party. Seat guests by finding a clean, available table; pulling out chairs; placing clean/current menu in front of guest, etc. Guide...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly

  • Imperial Beach, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Imperial Beach, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

Shift Lead

  • Lakeside, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakeside, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The minimum/maximum for this position is $21 per hour! DRG is looking for energized and motivated individuals who want to work for a fast growing company, with tons of opportunity for growth! As a...

Shift Lead

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Become your best and make hungry people happy as a Shift Leader for Pizza Hut. You'll get the benefit of our award-winning training program while you develop your management skills. Interested in...

Restaurant Manager - El Torito, La Mesa

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the XRG Team: Where Passion for Hospitality Meets Limitless Opportunities! At Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG), our foundation is built on the unwavering dedication of team members who exude...

Assistant Restaurant Manager ("El/la Asistente de Gerente de Restaurante")

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details Level : Management Job Location : Lodge - La Jolla, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 2 Year Degree Salary Range : $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift : Exempt...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA
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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