Maitre D Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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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Shift Lead

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 19 hours 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 Shift Leader

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

RESTAURANT SHIFT LEADER *Full- and Part-Time Opportunities Available As a Restaurant Shift Leader, you are joining a neighborhood sandwich concept that has been feeding customers smiles with warm,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 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

  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Restaurant Manager Job Description Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse....

Shift Leader - Front of House needed at Bayside Hospitality, Inc.!

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 6 days ago

apply! At Chick-fil-A, we are so much more than a restaurant. Join our leadership team and partner with a reputable brand known for leading the way in its industry. With one-on-one coaching and...

Shift Leader

  • Osprey, FL (10 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Osprey, FL (10 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 7 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...

Assistant Dining Room Manager

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Company: Discovery Senior Living Location: Venice, FL Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech Description About Discovery Management Group Discovery...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 11 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...

Dining Room Manager

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Company: Discovery Senior Living Location: Venice, FL Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech Description About Discovery Management Group Discovery...

Shift Lead

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 13 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 17 days ago

Burger King Restaurant Manager 1270 North Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL, USA, Nokomis, FL, US Are you seeking a BOLD and FUN opportunity? Are you HUNGRY for career growth in the food-service and...

Dining Room Manager

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 24 days ago

Ensures room service orders are delivered timely and properly. Ensures smooth and timely opening and closing of the dining room....

Restaurant Manager

  • Lakewood Ranch, FL (10 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lakewood Ranch, FL (10 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 25 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...

Front Of House Manager

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 27 days ago

Job Summary As a Front of House Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and be responsible for the overall service in the senior living community,as well as special functions....

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL
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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