Maitred

Q C G INC; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Q C G INC in the United States is seeking a Catering Maître d’ to supervise the service team at catered events, coordinating dining-room operations and ensuring excellent customer service at weddings, banquets, corporate functions, private parties, and other special events.

This role requires strong leadership, guest relations, and the ability to manage timing, setup, and breakdown while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, banquet service, or event management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Professional appearance and a courteous attitude.
• Knowledge of formal dining, buffet service, and banquet etiquette.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift service equipment as required.
• $30 per hour with minimum 5 yrs experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food service and dining arrangements before and during events.
• Lead and supervise servers, bartenders, bussers, and other catering staff.
• Welcome guests, answer questions, accommodate special requests, and resolve complaints professionally.
• Ensure food is served on time, presented properly, and meets service standards.
• Oversee table settings, linens, place settings, buffet stations, and event cleanup.
• Work with event planners, hosts, chefs, and catering managers to meet client expectations.
• Coordinate meal courses, speeches, toasts, and other activities with the event schedule.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, food safety, and presentation.
• Handle unexpected issues calmly and efficiently during events.
• Ensure the venue is properly cleaned and all equipment is accounted for after service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Banquet etiquette

Job description

Description

The Catering Maître d’ supervises the service team at catered events, coordinates dining-room operations, welcomes guests, and ensures excellent customer service at weddings, banquets, corporate functions, private parties, and other special events.

responsibilities

• Event Coordination: Coordinate food service and dining arrangements before and during events.
• Staff Supervision: Lead and supervise servers, bartenders, bussers, and other catering staff.
• Guest Relations: Welcome guests, answer questions, accommodate special requests, and resolve complaints professionally.
• Food Service Management: Ensure food is served on time, presented properly, and meets service standards.
• Setup and Breakdown: Oversee table settings, linens, place settings, buffet stations, and event cleanup.
• Client Communication: Work with event planners, hosts, chefs, and catering managers to meet client expectations.
• Service Timing: Coordinate meal courses, speeches, toasts, and other activities with the event schedule.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, food safety, and presentation.
• Problem Solving: Handle unexpected issues calmly and efficiently during events.
• Final Inspection: Ensure the venue is properly cleaned and all equipment is accounted for after service.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, banquet service, or event management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Professional appearance and a courteous attitude.
• Knowledge of formal dining, buffet service, and banquet etiquette.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift service equipment as required.
• $30 per hour with minimum 5 yrs experience
• Part time
• weekends
• Holidays