Maitre D Jobs in Madison, WI

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'.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Shift Lead

  • Walgreens
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 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...

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Shift Leader

  • Dunkin'
  • Sauk City, WI (23 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sauk City, WI (23 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do: As a Shift Leader, you'll be the go-to person during your shift, helping to: Lead by example and support your team in delivering top-notch guest service Keep operations running smoothly...

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Shift Leader

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for top notch, driven and growth-minded individuals to join a high-level organization! Those wanting to grow themselves and the people around them will be highly successful here. Be...

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Cafe Shift Leader

  • COLECTIVO COFFEE ROASTERS
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 days ago

Title : Cafe Shift Leader Department : Retail Reports to : Cafe Manager Status : Full Time Exempt: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY The Cafe Shift Leader will provide leadership to deliver a remarkable...

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Shift Lead - 0636

  • Five Guys
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 13 days ago

The pay for this position starts at $16.00/hour +Tips +Bonus \n Shift Leaders at Five Guys provide their leadership and expertise in helping our restaurant teams WOW our customers each day. They...

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Overnight Shift Leader

  • Taco Bell
  • Madison, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 19 days ago

Taco Bell joined Flynn Group in 2013 with the acquisition of 76 restaurants. Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 3rd largest Taco Bell franchisee in the world and growing....

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Shift Leader

  • Taco Bell
  • Madison, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 19 days ago

Taco Bell joined Flynn Group in 2013 with the acquisition of 76 restaurants. Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 3rd largest Taco Bell franchisee in the world and growing....

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Shift Lead - Overnight

  • Walgreens
  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 29 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...

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Shift Leader

  • Pizza Hut
  • Mount Horeb, WI (18 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Horeb, WI (18 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 45+ days 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...

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Shift Leader

  • Baskin-Robbins
  • Stoughton, WI (13 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stoughton, WI (13 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

What You'll Do: As a Shift Leader, you'll be the go-to person during your shift, helping to: Lead by example and support your team in delivering top-notch guest service Keep operations running smoothly...

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Shift Lead - 0691

  • Five Guys
  • Madison, WI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 90+ days ago

The pay for this position starts at $18.00/hour +Tips +Bonus \n Shift Leaders at Five Guys provide their leadership and expertise in helping our restaurant teams WOW our customers each day. They...

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Afternoon and Early Evening Shift Leader

  • Dunkin Donuts
  • Edgerton, WI (21 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Edgerton, WI (21 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

Opportunities to grow into management roles What Youll Do: As a Shift Leader, youll be the go-to person during your shift, helping to: Lead by example and support your team in delivering top-notch guest...

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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Madison, WI

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI
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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