Maitre D

Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established restaurant group in Midtown is seeking a dynamic Maitre D' to enhance guest experiences. This role involves managing front door operations and reservations while showcasing exceptional organizational and communication skills. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring guests receive a warm welcome and efficient service. The restaurant group offers a stable career path with opportunities for growth across multiple locations. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Stable professional environment

Great perks and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of front door experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to maintain poise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage front door and reservation operations with a positive demeanor.
• Ensure excellent first impressions of the restaurant.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Job description

Smith & Wollensky, the flagship location and Midtown institution from Quality Branded, is seeking a Maitre D' to join our team!

The Maitre’D manages the front door and reservation operations while always presenting an excellent first impression of the restaurant. The Maitre’D must possess high-level organizational and communication skills with the ability to think and act quickly. Maintaining poise and positivity in a fast-paced work environment is critical to success.

Candidates must have:

1. High volume experience (300+ nightly covers)
2. 2+ years front door experience
3. A flexible + generous approach to service
4. Evening and weekend availability

We provide you:

• A real career in the restaurant industry.
• An established, stable, professional company.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our multiple locations.
• Great perks and benefits.

Quality Branded is a Midtown-based restaurant group in New York City, founded by Michael Stillman in 2006. The group is comprised of Midtown staples and fixtures in the city’s dining landscape: Smith & Wollensky NYC, Quality Meats, Quality Italian, Quality Bistro, Don Angie, Zou Zou’s & Chez Zou, Bad Roman, San Sabino, and Twin Tails. Quality Branded is known for its buzzy, energetic spaces and warm hospitality, signature dishes, and tableside flair. Quality Branded is committed to its New York-based legacy, having owned and operated restaurants like Smith & Wollensky since 1977 and Quality Meats since 2006.

Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.