Maitre D Jobs in Post Falls, ID

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

  • Post Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Post Falls, ID
  • 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

  • Coeur d Alene, ID (14 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID (14 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 2 days ago

Overview If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Post Falls, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Post Falls, ID
  • 5 days ago

CLC Restaurant - Immediate Assistant Restaurant Manager Needed Are you passionate about creating a delightful dining experience for customers and leading a dynamic team to success? We are seeking...

Restaurant Manager Job Hayden, ID

  • Hayden, ID (17 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hayden, ID (17 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 8 days ago

The Boathouse is looking for an experienced and energetic Front of House Manager to lead our service team for the summer season....

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Hayden, ID (17 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hayden, ID (17 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 12 days ago

Full Job Description KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast a rich, decades-long history of success and innovation. It all started with...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Post Falls, ID
  • 13 days ago
  • Post Falls, ID
  • 13 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...

Conference Service Manager - The Coeur dAlene Resort

  • Coeur d Alene, ID (14 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 20 days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID (14 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 20 days ago

Conference Services Manager Job Summary The Conference Services Manager serves as the primary liaison between group clients planning large events or conferences and the resort's operations team,...

Seasonal Easter Shift Lead- River Park Square

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 21 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 21 days ago

Pay Range: $16.75-$17.75/hour 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,...

Shift Leader (P1-1361827-0)

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 23 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 23 days ago

Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda's mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with...

Restaurant Shift Leader

  • Coeur d Alene, ID (7 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID (7 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 30+ days 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 Lead - KFC

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

Role: Support the RGM by running great shifts in a self-sufficient manner. Take ownership and responsibility to solve problems; seek help from others when appropriate; and be willing to provide...

Shift Lead

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 90+ days ago

REPORTS TO: General Manager POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: Do you want more then just a job? We own the Firehouse Subs locations between western Montana and Spokane, plus we have other food...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 90+ days ago

What You'll Do: Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities: Manage, supervise and evaluate Team Member performance through follow-up to ensure proper completion of assigned tasks and goals and...

Shift Leader

  • Hayden, ID (17 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hayden, ID (17 miles from Post Falls, ID)
  • 90+ days ago

Pay Range: $13.50 - $19.50 Shift Lead Job Description Working at QDOBA is about more than just amazing food. At QDOBA, we take pride in serving our community based on a winning recipe of...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Post Falls, ID

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Post Falls, ID 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 Post Falls, ID
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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