Maître D'

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Advise on wine selection and serve wine
• Order and receive liquor and other supplies and maintain inventories
• Inspect dining rooms and other food and beverage serving areas
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Answer customers' questions regarding menu items and preparation methods
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Attend to seating arrangements for large groups
• Perform opening and closing activities
• Receive customers' reservations and assign tables
• Receive payments from customers

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance