Maitre D Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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

  • Hillside, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hillside, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 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 Manager (Salary Negotiable + Quarterly Bonus Structure)

  • Rosemont, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Small Cheval- Rosemont, a part of Hogsalt, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Full Time Restaurant Manager to join our team! Salary negotiable + quarterly bonus structure Our ideal...

Shift Leader

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 2 days ago

PAY TRANSPARENCY: earn between $17.00 and $17.50 plus digital tips!* Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced,...

Restaurant Shift Leader

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 4 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 Leader

  • Naperville, IL (5 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (5 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Our Full Time Opening Shift Leader is one of the most important people in the operation of our restaurant. They work 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or 7 am to 3 pm five days a week, opening our restaurants....

Shift Leader

  • Countryside, IL (12 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Countryside, IL (12 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Starting wage is $16 an hour and will go up after completing training. Shift Leaders are part of an Inshop tipping pool that is included on the employee's biweekly paycheck. Shift Leads help...

Restaurant Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Text "BonefishWay" to 30437 to apply now! By texting BonefishWay to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Bonefish Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Maitre D

  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Maitre D Full & Part-Time Opportunities! Text APPLY to ......

Restaurant Manager

  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 days ago

of House Team Members have the training and resources needed to educate guests about our wine club program and invite them to join Effectively operate computer systems including a POS System, Online...

Shift Leader

  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 days ago

PAY TRANSPARENCY: earn between $17.00 and $17.50 plus digital tips!* Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced,...

Shift Leader

  • Hinsdale, IL (10 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (10 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 8 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 weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Restaurant Manager-Upscale Dining

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 9 days ago

Our upscale restaurant in Bolingbrook, IL is currently seeking a dedicated and high-end restaurant leader to join our team. As a restaurant manager, you will play a crucial role in crafting...

Morning Shift Restaurant Manager - $60K

  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Description Minimum two years of previous Dunkin managerial experience required to apply*** This is the most important requirement for this position Shift: 6 days a week, including weekends,...

Dining Room Manager

  • Mokena, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mokena, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 9 days ago

When you work at The Clarendale of Mokena, 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...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 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...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Bolingbrook, IL 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 Bolingbrook, IL
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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