Maitre D Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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

  • Wyckoff, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wyckoff, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 hours 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...

Shift Leader

  • Manville, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manville, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Shift Leader works in support of the leadership team to facilitate completion of all store-level tasks. The Shift Leader performs a variety of tasks related to different areas of the store,...

Shift Leader

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day 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,...

Front Of House Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Title: FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER - Basking Ridge NJ Salary: $65000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!...

Restaurant Manager

  • Teterboro, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 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,...

Dining Room Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

When you work at The Delaney at The Green, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Shift Leader

  • Springfield, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

"Jersey Mike's "A Sub Above" We understand that it all starts with a winning team of individuals who are fun, personable, positive and eager to learn team players who take pride in what they do....

Shift Lead needed at MHF MGMT, LLC!

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago

apply! The shift lead role provides a training ground for restaurant management. As your leadership responsibilities expand, you will see how your influence impacts the business and your team's...

Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Union, NJ (13 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Union, NJ (13 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Jersey, Union 1660 U.S. 22 (Show on map) Jun 05, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and...

Restaurant Supervisor Courtyard Lyndhurst Open Availability

  • Lyndhurst, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lyndhurst, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring a Restaurant Supervisor We are looking for people that have a passion to serve others! Our dining and beverage outlets and our events at our hotel provide great exposure of our venue...

Restaurant Supervisor

  • Lyndhurst, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lyndhurst, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Restaurant Supervisor Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,505 current hospitality jobs what where Restaurant Supervisor...

Applebees Restaurant Manager Totowa NJ

  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

labor and food costs Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members and junior managers Maintain operational excellence and uphold brand standards Role-Specific Responsibilities: Manager Assists with front-of-house...

Shift Leader

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

"Jersey Mike's "A Sub Above" We understand that it all starts with a winning team of individuals who are fun, personable, positive and eager to learn team players who take pride in what they do....

Shift Leader

  • Bayonne, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Pandas mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion,...

Restaurant Supervisor- Part Time

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Supervise the Restaurant team, including greeting and escorting guests to tables, supervising all staff, and maintaining a courteous and efficient operation to deliver quality product and service...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Morristown, NJ 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 Morristown, NJ
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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