Maitre D Jobs in Merrillville, IN

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

  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 hour 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

  • Lansing, IL (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, IL (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

This role leads and supports front-of-house staff, manages service flow, upholds quality and safety standards, and works collaboratively with the culinary and events teams to drive operational excellence...

Restaurant Manager

  • Merrillville, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 6 days ago

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! We are committed to our CRAFT: C onnection, R espect, A dvancement, F un,...

Taco Bell shift lead

  • Gary, IN (7 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Gary, IN (7 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 9 days ago

There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Restaurant Manager

  • Schererville, IN (6 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schererville, IN (6 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 11 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

  • Lansing, IL (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lansing, IL (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 15 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

  • Merrillville, IN
  • 16 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 16 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

  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 18 days ago

We are look for Assistant Restaurant Managers to help lead our Dunkin' team! The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the Restaurant Manager in their efforts to develop a team of dedicated people...

Shift Lead - Crestwood

  • Crestwood, IL (24 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (24 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 20 days ago

About the Team DashMart is a local-fulfillment center owned and operated by DoorDash, offering customers fast, reliable, and high quality delivery. Customers order their convenience, grocery,...

Shift Lead GSR R7 - Store 221346

  • Markham, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Markham, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 22 days ago

Description A shift leader is expected to maintain overall safety, all GSR shift duties, all shift reconciliation procedures, category counts, cash and inventory control and vendor check-in...

Shift Leader/Key Holder

  • Schererville, IN (6 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schererville, IN (6 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Shift LeaderKey HolderJust like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream a career at Oberweis is simply the best Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun goal oriented work...

Restaurant Manager-- Schererville

  • Schererville, IN (6 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Schererville, IN (6 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

Manages performance of all hourly employees, with an emphasis on Front of House employees, to ensure they are successful in their individual roles....

Dunkin Restaurant Manager

  • Flossmoor, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Flossmoor, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to help manage our Dunkin' Team! A Restaurant Manager is responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly...

Shift Leader

  • Midlothian, IL (24 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Midlothian, IL (24 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 30+ 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,...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Merrillville, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN
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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