Maitre D Jobs in Indiana

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 Leader

  • Ligonier, IN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ligonier, IN
  • 13 hours ago

Job Overview As a member of our management team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the continuing success of a company that has grown from a single restaurant in 1972 to 82 today...

Shift Lead

  • Plainfield, IN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IN
  • 22 hours ago

$$$ Up to $15.75 per hour $$$ The Shift Lead is responsible for Quality and Services systems in the restaurant. Shift Leads coach and train Donatos Associates to produce the highest quality food...

Shift Lead

  • Evansville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Fast Food Shift Lead (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Evansville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 1 day ago

Location: University of Evansville We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FAST FOOD SHIFT LEAD positions. Address : University of Evansville Residential Dining - 1800 Lincoln...

Shift Leader

  • Carmel, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 2 days ago

Front of House(FOH) first! Keep the dining room and all guest service areas clean. Properly assign Team Member positions to optimize speed and service. Manage employee productivity....

Restaurant Manager

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 2 days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits: Commitment to Quality of...

Sous Chef Shift Lead

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

service, catering, and special events Demonstrates mastery of all working positions in assigned area; assists with training of new personnel in assigned location Monitors workflow on scheduled shift...

Shift Leader - West Lafayette

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 2 days ago

About Azzip Pizza Azzip (pronounced "Ay-Zip") was conceived as an idea by founder Brad Niemeier while in college. As a student, Brad won Purdue's Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition and...

Shift Leader

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 3 days ago

PAY TRANSPARENCY: earn between $17.00 and $17.50 plus digital tips!* Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced,...

Shift Lead

  • Whitestown, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN
  • 3 days ago

Green Rabbit (part of Vistar) is a cold storage logistics facility. We are looking for a 2nd shift Box Shift Lead. Set-up and maintain line equipment, monitor the process, direct, facilitate and...

Restaurant Supervisor - Hiring Now

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 5 days ago

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from...

Kfc Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly

  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 7 days ago

Join the Tasty Chick'n KFC family and find a great career, because this is a place where great people work together in a great company. At Tasty Chick'n we realize the importance of every employee...

Restaurant Shift Leader

  • New Albany, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • New Albany, IN
  • 7 days ago

Do you love working with people? Are you looking for a fun environment where you can grow in your career? Marco's Pizza is the premier pizza franchise in the United States and is seeking...

Shift Leader

  • Hammond, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Hammond, IN
  • 7 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 we've been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Restaurant Manager

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 8 days ago

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! We are committed to our CRAFT: C onnection, R espect, A dvancement, F un,...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Indiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Indiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
High School or GED
26.8%
Associate's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.2%
Master's Degree
6.9%
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 Indiana
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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