Maitre D Jobs in Florissant, MO

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

  • Kirkwood, MO (16 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (16 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 2 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...

Shift Leader - Restaurant 200933 - 7215 Natural Bridge Road, Normandy, MO 63121

  • Normandy, MO (8 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Normandy, MO (8 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Normandy, US-MO Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Shift Leader - Restaurant 200933 - 7215 Natural Bridge Road, Normandy, MO 63121 Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager...

Shift Leader - Restaurant 200612 - 10646 New Halls Ferry, Ferguson, MO 63135

  • Ferguson, MO (6 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ferguson, MO (6 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Ferguson, US-MO Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Shift Leader - Restaurant 200612 - 10646 New Halls Ferry, Ferguson, MO 63135 Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager...

Restaurant Manager

  • Chesterfield, MO (20 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO (20 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Manager is responsible for the activities and growth of the LifeCafe, including managing the business' financials, hiring, training and supervising Team Members,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Des Peres, MO (14 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Peres, MO (14 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 6 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

Restaurant Manager

  • Saint Charles, MO (5 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (5 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee both Front of House and Back of House operations and be responsible for making sure that Legendary Food and Legendary Service are adhered...

Shift Leader

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 9 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 Shift Leader

  • Kirkwood, MO (16 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (16 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 9 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...

Warehouse Shift Lead - Ellendale

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 15 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

  • Bridgeton, MO (4 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (4 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 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...

Shift Lead (Key Holder)

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 16 days ago

You'll also have partial or full responsibility for our automatically assigned e-learning course catalog, and will help new staff complete training while maintaining front-of-house service support....

Shift Leader

  • Chesterfield, MO (20 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO (20 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 18 days ago

REPORTS TO: General Manager POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: This position is fully accountable for the profitable operation of a specific shift designated by the General Manager while adhering to all...

Operator Shift Lead (Night Shift)

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 19 days ago

About Ostara Ostara is passionate about changing the way the Ag and T&O industry thinks about phosphate management. Our continuing mission is, and will remain, "Feeding the World While Protecting...

Restaurant Manager (Front of House)

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 27 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 27 days ago

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up...

Restaurant Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Florissant, MO)
  • 29 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....

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Florissant, MO

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Florissant, MO 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 Florissant, MO
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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