Maitre D Jobs in Wisconsin

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 - Urgently Hiring

  • Pizza Hut - Dodgeville
  • Dodgeville, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dodgeville, WI
  • 3 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...

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Shift Leader - Urgently Hiring

  • Pizza Hut - Mount Horeb
  • Mount Horeb, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mount Horeb, WI
  • 3 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...

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Shift Lead WI

  • Taco Bell
  • Chippewa Falls, WI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chippewa Falls, WI
  • 21 hours ago

The shift leader directly performs hands on operational work on an ongoing basis to assist in training employees, responding to guest service needs, and otherwise role model appropriate skills and behaviors...

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Shift Lead

  • Walgreens
  • Wales, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Wales, 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

  • Taco Bell
  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • 1 day ago

Shift Leader Part-time Summary: As a Shift Leader at Team Lyders, you will support daily restaurant operations, assist in training and developing team members, and ensure exceptional service for...

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Shift Leader

  • Dunkin'
  • Sauk City, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Sauk City, 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

  • Coffee & Bagel Brands
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 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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Shift Lead

  • Taco Bell
  • Mukwonago, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Mukwonago, WI
  • 2 days ago

If applying to a Taco Bell Cantina restaurant you must be 21 years of age. "You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the...

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Shift Leader starting up to $15/Hr (02006) - 5100 Washington Ave

  • Domino's Pizza
  • Racine, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 4 days ago

Company Description AMNJ Ent Inc is a Locally owned and family-operated Franchise of Domino's Pizza. We are people-focused and care and support the community. We take pride in our team members and...

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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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Shift Leader

  • Jersey Mike's
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 5 days ago

Manager in Training helps oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager. The position plays a major role in ensuring the store is in exceptional order and that all employees are...

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1st shift Warehouse Shift Lead - $22/hr

  • Midwest Refrigerated Services
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL...

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Restaurant Shift Leader

  • MOD PIZZA
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 9 days ago

At MOD, pizza is our platform, custom to each individual and creating a space where everyone is welcome. MOD is individuality, whether that's on your pizza, on your salad or just you being you!...

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Cafe Shift Leader

  • COLECTIVO COFFEE ROASTERS
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 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 - 0505

  • Five Guys
  • Glendale, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Glendale, WI
  • 12 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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Salary for Maitre D Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Maitre Ds in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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