Maitre D

By Landmark; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Hospitality is seeking a skilled Maître D' for The Albion Summit Hotel in Summit, New Jersey. The role involves leading service during private dining events, directing dining operations, and managing banquet staff to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Applicants should have proven event management experience, an impressive portfolio of past events, and strong sales, time management, and communication skills. In-person, per diem availability required for weekend/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven event management experience; impressive portfolio of previously managed events.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the service during private dining functions.
• Supervising and directing all aspects of the service, catering procedures, organizing and setting up the dining room.
• Overseeing and hands-on managing private dinners and banquets.
• Supervising banquet service staff, as well as food-runners, bus persons.
• Meet with potential clients and provide venue information.
• Plan, design, and produce events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct market research, gather information, and negotiate contracts prior to closing deals.
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to management.

Skills

Event management

Sales

Time management

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Catering software

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Landmark Hospitality is looking for a great professional to fill our Maître D' position at The Albion Summit Hotel!

Landmark Hospitality is a leader in the hospitality industry, that owns and operates unique and iconic venues such as the Liberty House, Stone House, the Ryland Inn, The Albion Summit, and Crave Events in New Jersey as well as Hotel Du Village, Anzu Social, and the Logan Inn in Pennsylvania. This diversified hospitality company that specializes in upscale restaurants, event spaces, and boutique hotels is growing and has exciting opportunities available for the right individuals.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the service during private dining functions
• Supervising and directing all aspects of the service, catering procedures, organizing and setting up the dining room
• Overseeing and hands‑on managing private dinners and banquets
• Supervising banquet service staff, as well as, food‑runners, bus persons
• Meet with potential clients and provide venue information
• Plan, design, and produce events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
• Conduct market research, gather information, and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to management
• Proven event management experience
• An impressive portfolio of previously managed events
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• MS Office proficiency
• Willing to submit references from previous clients
• Experience with catering software program

Landmark Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Per diem

Weekly day range:

• Weekend and evening availability is required.

Work Location: In person