Maitre D Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Chatham, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chatham, IL
  • 6 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...

Outlet Sales & Service Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Company Description At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. Our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture,...

Dining Room Manager $2k Sign on Bonus $18.50 11:30a-7:30p (Full-Time)

  • Quincy, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 20 hours ago

After spending 14 years in healthcare, I finally found my home with Arrow Senior Living. Its home-like environment is not just for the residents but for the team members as well. From day one you...

Kfc Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly

  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Join the Tasty Chick'n KFC family and find a great career, because this is a place where great people work together in a great company. At Tasty Chick'n we realize the importance of every employee...

Shift Leader

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 23 hours ago

What Youll Do As a Shift Lead, youll help oversee the nightly flow of service, support the front-of-house Team, and ensure guests leave happy....

Restaurant Manager Stacked and Folded

  • Evanston, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Restaurant Manager! Are you a dynamic, experienced leader passionate about hospitality? We're thrilled to expand our family and invite an outgoing, enthusiastic individual to...

Restaurant Manager

  • Lansing, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, IL
  • 2 days ago

$54000 per year - $63000 per year Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits: Commitment to Quality of Life Restaurant Managers regularly work no more than 50 hours per...

Shift Lead

  • Du Quoin, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Du Quoin, IL
  • 2 days ago

Apply today, Interview today,top Pay,flexible schedules and great work environment! Up to $16.50 for experience Fast Food Shift Leaders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WORK HERE AND EAT FOR FREE! We at W&M...

Bar/Restaurant Manager

  • Machesney Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Machesney Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Proven experience in restaurant management, with knowledge of both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills....

Shift Leader

  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockford, 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,...

Store Shift Lead 2nd Shift

  • Peru, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Peru, IL
  • 3 days ago

Store Shift Lead Are you passionate about leading teams and delivering exceptional guest service? If so, we want you to join our team! At Sapp Bros., Inc., we are committed to our mission of...

Shift Lead-FOH

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago

The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the management team in overseeing restaurant operations and personnel during an assigned shift. To ensure company's standards are met according to...

Restaurant Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the restaurant. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Oversees food preparation, ensuring compliance...

Shift Lead-HOH

  • Naperville, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 3 days ago

The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the management team in overseeing restaurant operations and personnel during an assigned shift. To ensure company's standards are met according to...

Restaurant Manager Michael Jordan Steakhouse

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities Supervise day-to-day activities of MJSH Restaurant and MJSH Bar following MJSH & IHG set standards. Plan and organize work. Communicate and enforce policies and...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Illinois

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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