Maitre'd

Kindred Restaurant; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Deepwell in Mooresville, NC, the newest upscale casual restaurant from Kindred Hospitality, seeks a polished maitre'd to lead the guest experience and front-of-house team as we open. You set the tone with warm first impressions, manage flow, and ensure a memorable dining experience.

We value people-focused hospitality, strong leadership, and teamwork. This role offers growth within a multi-location group, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maitre'd, host lead, or front-of-house manager required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of reservation and table management systems.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience.
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and table flow to optimize seating and pacing.
• Anticipate guest needs, handle special requests, and resolve concerns with professionalism.
• Coordinate closely with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.
• Train, support, and set the standard for hosts and front-of-house staff.
• Maintain a polished, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway.
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times.
• Support leadership during high-volume, fast-paced shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Reservation systems

Guest service

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

We're hiring a polished, experienced maitre'd to lead the guest experience on our front-of-house team as we open Deepwell — the newest full-service restaurant from the Kindred Hospitality group. This role is suited to a hospitality professional who takes pride in warm first impressions, seamless pacing, and setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and hospitality.

About Us

Deepwell is an upscale casual restaurant and part of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for team members who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience
• Manage reservations, waitlists, and table flow to optimize seating and pacing
• Anticipate guest needs, handle special requests, and resolve concerns with professionalism
• Coordinate closely with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service
• Train, support, and set the standard for hosts and front-of-house support staff
• Maintain a polished, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times
• Support leadership during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maitre'd, host lead, or front-of-house manager required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of reservation and table management systems
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $18/hr.
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Flexible schedulingOpportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: Night shift

Restaurant Type: Upscale casual