Maitre D Jobs in Maryland

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 Lead

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 30+ days 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Hanover, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 2 days ago

Overview If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on...

Shift Lead - Towson

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago

About the Team**** DashMart is a local-fulfillment center owned and operated by DoorDash, offering customers fast, reliable, and high quality delivery. Customers order their convenience, grocery,...

Front of House Manager Wanted - National Harbor, MD

  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 4 days ago

OF HOUSE MANAGER for our National Harbor, MD location....

Rusty Scupper -Dining Room Supervisor- Full Time

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago

feedback to staff Dining room managers may also be responsible for: Planning dining room set-up, Inspecting staff uniforms, Attending staff meetingsREQUIREMENTS - A minimum of 2 years experience with front-of-house...

Shift Leader - 6065

  • Rockville, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 8 days ago

Company Description Domino's Pizza has been the world's leader in pizza delivery since 1960, and Frank Meeks made sure that the Washington DC Metropolitan area would get a taste of the Domino's...

Shift Leader

  • Elkton, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Elkton, MD
  • 8 days ago

Established in 2021, Flynn Wendys has swiftly become a key player within the Flynn Group, owning and operating over 190 Wendys restaurants across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,...

Shift Lead - Halethorpe

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago

About the Team DashMart is a local-fulfillment center owned and operated by DoorDash, offering customers fast, reliable, and high quality delivery. Customers order their convenience, grocery,...

Shift Leader

  • Suitland, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Suitland, MD
  • 9 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

Shift Leader - 4646

  • New Carrollton, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • New Carrollton, MD
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Domino's Pizza has been the world's leader in pizza delivery since 1960, and Frank Meeks made sure that the Washington DC Metropolitan area would get a taste of the Domino's...

Shift Lead

  • Burtonsville, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Burtonsville, MD
  • 9 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Associate Restaurant Manager

  • Pocomoke City, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Pocomoke City, MD
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Job Location: 041557 - Pocomoke - Pocomoke City, MD Position Type: Associate Restaurant Manager Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Description Reports to: Restaurant General Manager...

Shift Leader

  • Linthicum, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Linthicum, MD
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Job Location: 032678 - BLT Linthicum - Linthicum, MD Position Type: Shift Leader Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Description Note: This description only documents the time that is...

Shift Leader - 4638

  • Kensington, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Kensington, MD
  • 10 days ago

Company Description Domino's Pizza has been the world's leader in pizza delivery since 1960, and Frank Meeks made sure that the Washington DC Metropolitan area would get a taste of the Domino's...

Shift Leader - 4686

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 10 days ago

Company Description Domino's Pizza has been the world's leader in pizza delivery since 1960, and Frank Meeks made sure that the Washington DC Metropolitan area would get a taste of the Domino's...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.5%
High School or GED
27.4%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.0%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
4.3%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maitre Ds in Maryland
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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