Maitre D

The Surf Lodge, Montauk NY; Montauk (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surf Lodge in Montauk is seeking a Maitre D/Manager to oversee daily operations and manage the host team. Ideal candidates will have extensive food and beverage experience, excellent leadership skills, and strong organizational abilities. This role requires multitasking in a busy environment, ensuring top-notch service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a fast-paced F&B position.
• Experience with health and safety regulations.
• Flexible schedule availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations and host team.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Ensure high standards of service.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

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Job Details

We are seeking a Maitre D/Manager for the iconic Surf Lodge brand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food and beverage (specifically at the door) know how to manage a team, be a team player and possess excellent organizational skills.

Job Details

We are seeking a Maitre D/Manager for the iconic Surf Lodge brand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food and beverage (specifically at the door) know how to manage a team, be a team player and possess excellent organizational skills.

The Maitre D/Manager will work with other managers and directors to help finalize menu planning, staff coordination, and will oversee our day-to-day restaurant operations, including but not limited to, reservation seating. The Maitre D/Manager will make sure the BOH and FOH teams are organized and stay in communication, maintain the highest standards of service, and address any issues to ensure the highest guest satisfaction.

Maitre D/Manager Duties:

• Manage the reservations book Friday-Sunday, maximizing seating potential
• Oversee the host team, ensuring ongoing training and development takes place
• Support BEO booking
• Minimize food waste and resource usage
• Address staff and guest concerns
• Lead and mentor staff to maintain consistent service standards and efficiency, being actively involved on the floor
• Establish and manage relationships with vendors, purveyors, and service contractors
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in similar, fast-paced, F&B position, in high volume restaurant or nightclub
• Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations
• Experience in completing administrative tasks, including reporting, budgeting, project management, etc
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must have excellent leadership, organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multitask in a demanding, high-volume environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and in clear English.
• The ability to speak a secondary language is convenient but not necessary.
• Ability to navigate and utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), appropriate point of sale (POS) and reservations systems, and any other required operating machines.
  
  

The Surf Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability.

More detail about The Surf Lodge Montauk part of The Surf Lodge & The Snow Lodge, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/20584-The-Surf-Lodge-Montauk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Hotels and Motels

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