Position: Maître D

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000

Schedule: Full-time | Evenings and weekends required

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and additional lifestyle perks

Role Summary:

We are conducting a confidential search for a polished and service-driven Maître D to lead the front door and guest experience within a refined, high-touch dining environment.

This role serves as the first and lasting impression of the restaurant, overseeing reservations, guest flow, and front-of-house coordination while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards. The Maître D partners closely with leadership to ensure seamless service execution, strong team alignment, and an elevated, personalized guest journey.

The ideal candidate is poised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting, bringing both warmth and precision to every guest interaction.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong front-door leadership with the ability to manage reservations, seating strategy, and guest flow at a high level
• A polished, professional presence with a passion for creating memorable first impressions
• Proven ability to deliver warm, attentive, and personalized guest service in a fine dining environment
• Experience coordinating closely with service and culinary teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Ability to anticipate guest needs, manage VIP relationships, and resolve concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing reservation platforms, waitlists, and guest communications
• Comfort handling administrative responsibilities including reporting, scheduling support, and documentation
• Experience supporting inventory awareness, ordering coordination, and operational organization
• Ability to lead by example, guiding front-of-house teams to maintain service standards and consistency
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to remain composed under pressure

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunity to represent a refined, guest-centric dining experience at the highest level
• High-visibility role with direct impact on guest satisfaction and overall service flow
• Collaborative culture focused on hospitality, professionalism, and team development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Growth potential within a respected and evolving hospitality group

Required Work Experience:

• 2–4+ years of experience in a Maître D, host leadership, or front-of-house management role
• Background in upscale or fine dining environments preferred
• Experience managing reservations, guest flow, and high-volume service periods
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver exceptional guest experiences

Preferred Work Experience:

• Familiarity with reservation and guest management systems
• Experience supporting administrative and operational functions within a restaurant
• Exposure to inventory awareness, reporting, or scheduling processes

Personal Qualities:

• Hospitality-first mindset with a genuine passion for guest engagement
• Poised, professional, and confident in high-pressure environments
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting