Maitre D' Part Time

The Briarcliff Manor; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maître D' to lead event operations at a busy wedding catering hall. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of banquet and management experience, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction. This hands-on role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering memorable experiences, this part-time position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the events industry while working evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Gratuity

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of banquet and management experience required.
• Sales experience is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all aspects of service and catering procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships and staff scheduling.

Skills

Event Management

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Gratuity
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

Job Overview:

Busy wedding catering hall, The Briarcliff Manor, is looking for a professional to fill our Maître D' position immediately. Looking for local candidates - Ideally residing within 15-20 miles of our location in Briarcliff Manor, NY. This is a part-time role requiring nights and weekends.

IMMEDIATE HIRE

The right person for the role has true Maitre D experience with 10+ years of Banquet Experience and 10+ years of Management Experience. Sales Experience is a plus!

The right candidate will work the floor, lead the team in setup, run the event, breakdown, and reset.

The Banquet Manager Maitre D is responsible for coordinating and managing all day of event operations! We're looking for a hands-on professional who leads by example and has their finger on the pulse.

The Maitre D' will communicate regularly with key vendor contacts and other industry support. This role requires weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising and directing all aspects of the service, catering procedures, organizing, and setting up the dining room, execution of event
• Vendor Management
• Staff Scheduling, interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants and employee development of service staff
• Exceeding customers’ expectations with great knowledge, professionalism, and genuine service
• Inventory and Ordering
• Sales Tours & Liaise with Sales/Office Team and Kitchen to make sure all details are communicated and orchestrated
• Oversee Maintenance & Cleaning Schedules and Procedures
• Meet with clients and ensure client satisfaction
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to management
• Other ad hoc projects

Requirements:

• 10 years of banquet experience and 10 years of Management
• Sales Experience is a plus
• Proven event management experience
• Ability to take direction and feedback from management
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Must be able to lift 30+ lbs and stand on feet for long periods of time