Maitre D Jobs in Maine

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 Leader

  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 hours ago

Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. If you're ready to take the next step in your...

Shift Lead

  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 3 days 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...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Auburn, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Restaurant Manager Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Charter Foods? Do you thrive in a dynamic...

Restaurant Manager-Popular Place!

  • Palmyra, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Palmyra, ME
  • 6 days ago

Restaurant Manager Join a Global Leader in Quick-Service Dining Interview Immediately Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join a world-renowned quick-service restaurant brand that...

Chili's Grill & Bar, Restaurant Manager - Bangor ME

  • Bangor, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 7 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Shift Leader Housekeeping Scandic Talk, heltid

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 9 days ago

Scandic Talk ar belaget vagg i vagg med Stockholmsmassan, ett stenkast fran pendeltagsstationen. Hos oss ar ingen dag den andra lik - massor, events och internationella kongresser skapar en...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Ellsworth, ME
  • 12 days ago
  • Ellsworth, ME
  • 12 days ago

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who can bring their infectious energy, organizational skills, and great relationship management skills to lead our Dunkin team. Expectations about the Role...

Shift Leader

  • Clinton, ME
  • 12 days ago
  • Clinton, ME
  • 12 days ago

Job Description Description As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Salary

  • Saco, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 14 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...

Seasonal Easter Shift Lead- The Maine Mall

  • South Portland, ME
  • 21 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 21 days ago

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, tourist attractions, and...

Shift Leader

  • York, ME
  • 22 days ago
  • York, ME
  • 22 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 we've been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Shift Leader Restaurant (Hovmastare), Scandic Malmen, heltid

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 27 days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 27 days ago

Valkommen till Sodermalms hjarta! Scandic Malmen ar hotellet som ar absolut bast pa soder, har myllrar det av harliga butiker, restauranger och ett kulturliv med gaster fran hela varlden....

Dining Room Manager

  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 27 days ago
  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 27 days ago

at Witham Family Hotels in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States Job Description Are you a seasoned hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences? Were seeking a...

Shift Leader Housekeeping Scandic No. 53, deltid 75%

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 29 days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 29 days ago

Nu soker vi en Shift Leader inom Houekeeping till hotellet Scandic No. 53.Oavsett varfor gasten kommer till oss ar det fa saker som ar sa uppskattade som ett vanligt ansikte som halsar valkommen....

Guest Service Manager

  • Kennebunkport, ME
  • 29 days ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME
  • 29 days ago

Kennebunkport Resort Collection is seeking a Guest Services Director to oversee Hidden Pond Resort and Tides Beach Club in Kennebunkport. This role will oversee all guest service quality including...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Maine

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maitre D positions.



Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Maine 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 Maine
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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