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Maitre'D at Beauty & Essex

Full Time | Hourly
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Responsible for checking in and managing the seating of all guests, both reservations and walk-ins. Manages reservation book and accepts walk-in guests to help maximize seating for each shift. Acknowledges and interacts with the restaurant guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. 

Duties and Responsibilities Including but not limited to:

  • Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook. 
  • Anticipates and accommodates all needs of the guest. 
  • Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area and entire venue. 
  • Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 
  • Actively takes and processes reservations.  
  • Assists with incoming calls and answering guest questions. 
  • Strategically plots reservations, and appropriately accommodates walk-ins to ensure a smooth shift.  
  • Provides dining room team with initial table set-up.  
  • Properly sets-up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:  
  • Ensures all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service. 
  • Ensures that all menu books are organized with current menus. 
  • Performs opening side-work as prescribed. 
  • Performs closing side-work as prescribed. 
  • Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management. 
  • Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings. 
  • Participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings. 
  • Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example. 
  • Portrays a positive and professional attitude. 
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments. 
  • Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. 

Training Requirements: 

  • Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Maitre d’ training. 

Minimum Education and Qualifications: 

  • Previous hospitality experience. 
  • Previous Maitre d’ and/or Tao Group Hospitality Wing experience. 
  • Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

  • Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time. 
  • Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs. 
  • Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion. 
  • Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. 
  • Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays. 
Beauty & Essex

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