Description
Job Summary:
Coordinate daily service operations, supervise staff, welcome guests, and monitor feedback to drive continuous improvement in a high-standard environment.
Key Highlights:
1. Inspiring leadership focused on results and team development
2. Excellence in service and effective communication
3. Knowledge of service techniques, wines, and food-and-wine pairing
Maitre Responsibilities:
* Coordinate daily service operations at the point-of-sale under their responsibility.
* Supervise and guide waitstaff, busboys, and hosts, ensuring adherence to the resort's quality and service standards.
* Ensure mise en place, cleanliness, and organization of dining rooms, buffets, and service areas.
* Welcome guests and customers cordially, escort them to their tables, and supervise service throughout their entire experience.
* Collaborate closely with the kitchen and bar teams to align service timing, menus, and special requests (e.g., dietary restrictions, birthdays, etc.).
* Manage reservations, staff schedules, and service flow—especially during peak occupancy periods.
* Monitor guest feedback and propose continuous improvements to operations and guest satisfaction.
* Ensure proper use of materials and supplies, supporting cost control without compromising quality.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Maitre or dining room leader in luxury hotels, resorts, or fine-dining restaurants.
* Inspiring leadership with focus on results, empathy, and team development.
* Excellence in service, refined demeanor, and effective communication.
* Knowledge of service techniques, wines, and gastronomic food-and-wine pairing.
* Strong organizational skills, agility, and attention to detail.
* Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
* Intermediate level of English or Spanish is desirable.
Schedule:
* Rotating schedule: 6 days on, 1 day off. From 11:40 AM to 8:00 PM.
Compensation:
* Industry-standard salary + on-site meals + Attendance and Best Practices Bonus