Maitre D

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

About the Role:

Miss Ada is seeking a friendly and welcoming maitre'd to join our team. We are proud to offer a kind and warm work environment and offer our team room for growth. This role provides a great opportunity to be part of a growing restaurant group, with a more flexible schedule. We are looking for a candidate with flexible availability, who is available to work both host and maitre'd shifts across both weekday and weekends.

How to Apply:

Please respond with a resume and brief cover letter outlining either your previous restaurant experience, or the work experience you believe would translate well to this position. Applications without a detailed cover letter will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us:

We are a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of Fort Greene. Our guests come from as close as next door and as far as across the country. We are honored to have served the Fort Greene community for 8 years. We have a small and carefully chosen team, and seek candidates who are serious about hospitality. Our ideal candidate has experience using Resy and has previously worked as a maitre'd in a high volume restaurant with significant walk in and waitlist covers. However, we are open to training the right candidate with professional experience that they believe would translate well into the role. This is not an entry level position and some previous work experience is required in restaurants or another customer facing industry.

• Genuine warmth and hospitality!
• Positive attitude, patience and kindness towards guests and the team
• Comfort using online reservation software and learning new technology
• An analytic, detail oriented mindset
• Ability and willingness to perform physical labor
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work autonomously under pressure
• Ability to take feedback from guests, team members and management
• Flexibility and interest in growth as a professional
• Willingness to jump in and assist with additional duties when needed (bussing tables, greeting guests, running food)
• Experience with a fast-paced or high volume setting
• A desire to advocate on behalf of the guest as well as notice and pursue when a guest is dissatisfied

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 7 hours]
• Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily
• Be comfortable bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs, and moving.
• Be comfortable walking up and down stairs frequently, including while carrying large containers

Miss Ada is an equal opportunity employer. Miss Ada does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $120

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Customer Service Orientation

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Attention to Detail

Attention to Customer Needs

Physical Stamina

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Ability to Handle Stress

Conflict Resolution skills

Willingness to Learn

Empathy Towards Guests

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Learn Quickly

Initiative in Taking on Responsibilities

Commitment to Professional Development

Read more

Gallery