Maitre D Jobs in Delaware

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'.

1-15 of 23 Jobs

Shift Lead

  • Middletown, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 1 day 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Middletown, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 2 days ago

Pay up to $56,000 per year depending on experience and geographic location / local market demand Early Close / No Late Nights Flexible Schedules Great Work / Life Balance Career Growth Excellent...

Shift Leader

  • Bear, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Bear, DE
  • 2 days ago

Flynn Hut joined the Pizza Hut system in 2021. In 2023, we expanded internationally acquiring Pizza Hut's master franchisee in Australia with 260+ units. Today we are the largest Pizza Hut...

Associate Restaurant Manager

  • Georgetown, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 5 days ago

Job Details Job Location : 130046 - Georgetown - Georgetown, DE Position Type : Associate Restaurant Manager Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Reports to: Restaurant General Manager Directly...

Shift Lead

  • Seaford, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Seaford, DE
  • 5 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Shift Lead - Dover, DE (DE1301)

  • Dover, DE
  • 6 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Dover, DE Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $16.50 Base+Commission/month Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Any Job Category : Customer Service Description Do...

Restaurant Manager Scratch Kitchen Rehoboth, DE

  • Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • 10 days ago
  • Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • 10 days ago

of house....

Dining Room Manager

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago

When you work at Shipley Living, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing...

Seasonal Easter Shift Lead-Dover Mall

  • Dover, DE
  • 21 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 21 days ago

About Cherry Hill Programs Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and...

Seasonal Easter Shift Lead- Concord Mall

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 21 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 21 days ago

About Cherry Hill Programs Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and...

Seasonal Easter Shift Lead- Christiana Mall

  • Newark, DE
  • 21 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 21 days ago

About Cherry Hill Programs Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and...

Restaurant Manager

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit! We strongly believe in providing our team members...

Shift Leader

  • Ocean View, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ocean View, DE
  • 30+ days ago

Royal Farms Shift Leader in Ocean View , Delaware Description: The Shift Leader works in support of the leadership team to facilitate completion of all store-level tasks. The Shift Leader performs...

Shift Lead

  • Georgetown, DE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 30+ days ago

Taco Bell/Sussex County Shift Lead in Georgetown , Delaware This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Basic Purpose and Objectives of the Position \ The Shift Manager (SM) is an...

Restaurant Supervisor - Macau Kitchen

  • Dover, DE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 45+ days ago

Why Bally's? Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence, currently owning and managing 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New...

Demographic Data for Delaware

Moving to Delaware? Find some basic demographic data about Delaware below.


Local
National
990,270
28,126

Maitre D Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
D-Lab: Energy
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...
D-Lab: Waste
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...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Delaware

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maitre D positions.



Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Delaware 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 in Delaware
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Maitre D Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »