Maitre D

Company: Quality Italian
Location: New York
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

A Ma--tre D is the warm, friendly face that immediately greets guests at the door, seats guests in a professional and prompt manner, and works closely with management. Essential skills include excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to think and act quickly and effectively, and self-composure. Key responsibilities include managing reservations, providing exceptional hospitality to VIPs and regulars, and handling high volume service with excellence. Additional requirements include proficiency in a reservation system, food and wine knowledge, and the ability to describe menu items. This role entails standing and walking during entire shifts.

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• At least 2 years relevant experience in a reputable fine dining restaurant
  
• Proficiency in a reservation system, such as Open Table or Resy
  
• Professional and polished appearance
  
• Food and wine knowledge
  
• Menu item description skills
  
• Legendary hospitality to VIPs and regulars
  
• Reservations management and guest requests handling
  
• High volume service with excellent results
  
• Phone and in-person inquiries
  
• Standing and walking during entire shifts
  
  
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  • Enhanced Mental Health & Health Care options for all employees, FT/PT without weekly contribution
    
  • Medical, Dental, Vision options with Cigna for FT employees
    
  • Transit and Parking Benefits
    
  • 401(k) with Company Match
    
  • Paid Time Off
    
  • Employee Dining Discounts & Staff Meals
    
    All candidates must have availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Quality Italian is part of Quality Branded, a group of upscale restaurants owned or managed by father-son restaurateurs Alan and Michael Stillman with chef Craig Koketsu. Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.

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