Maitre D Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

  • Dunkin'
  • Pottstown, PA
  • moments ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • moments ago

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Lead Server

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • West Chester, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 13 hours ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

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Shift Lead

  • Walgreens
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 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...

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Shift Lead

  • Aerotek
  • Reading, PA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 21 hours ago

Walgreens Keyword Location Search view all jobs Shift Lead Reading, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Job Description: Opens and closes the store in the absence of store management, including all...

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Lead Shift Leader

  • Dunkin'
  • Saint Marys, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Marys, PA
  • 1 day ago

Hold guests as highest priority and role model exceptional guest service. Ensure Brand standards and systems are executed....

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DUNKIN - Shift Leader

  • Dunkin'
  • Sinking Spring, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sinking Spring, PA
  • 1 day ago

As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their...

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Lead Server/Dietary Aide Senior Living

  • State College Operations LLC
  • State College, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 3 days ago

121 Havershire Boulevard, State College, Pennsylvania 16803 Job Description The Lead Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of dining...

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Shift Lead

  • Taco Bell
  • Woodlyn, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodlyn, PA
  • 4 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...

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Shift Leader

  • Lacoste
  • Dresher, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Dresher, PA
  • 5 days ago

Exemplify guest service on each shift of the day and communicates SIZZLE service standards to the employees Manage the successful onboarding and training for all new employees Follow COGS management...

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Shift Lead in Training

  • mc branded llc
  • Quakertown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quakertown, PA
  • 6 days ago

Become a Shift Leader of MC Branded's vibrant organization! Grab hold of our powerful positive energy with a Jersey Mikes ready-to-take-off career that is fun, fulfilling and rewarding! We are a...

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Shift Leader

  • Coffee And Bagel Brands
  • Sewickley, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sewickley, PA
  • 7 days ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Bruegger's, we've been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

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Shift Leader

  • Coffee & Bagel Brands
  • Paoli, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Paoli, PA
  • 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 weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

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Patient Host or Hostess (PT)

  • Hatch
  • Wexford, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Wexford, PA
  • 7 days ago

Highmark Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Patient Host or Hostess (PT) Wexford, PA Posted 165 days ago Apply Now Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW:...

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un 008026 Jersey Mike's Subs Easton is looking for Shift Lead in Training 3770 Dryland Way Suite 500 compensation: $13 - $17 / Hour employment type: job title: Training Become a Shift Leader of MC...

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Shift Lead

  • Pizza Hut
  • Masontown, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Masontown, PA
  • 10 days ago

Pizza Hut Shift Leader - Do you want to shift your career into a higher gear? Your Opportunity, Your Future, Your Career, Great Pay and Benefits! Now offering Instant Pay - instantly access a...

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.7%
High School or GED
24.5%
Associate's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Master's Degree
6.9%
Some College
4.4%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

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