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The Maitre D will be responsible for the following:
-Warmly and efficiently welcome and seat guests with the support of your team
-Build and plot the reservation book to optimize seat utilization and to ensure positive guest experience
-Direct the host staff to maintain high standards of service execution
-Act to best resolve problems to the satisfaction of all parties involved
-Ensure all information provided to guests and team members is current and accurate
-Recognize regular and VIP guests, and learn their seating preferences
-Maintain exceptional cleanliness at the host station
-Communicate clearly and effectively with guests, managers, and fellow team members to ensure guests feel well taken care of
-Possess knowledge of the local area to provide relevant directions, recommendations, and resources to successfully fulfill guest requests
-Maintain a constantly professional, friendly, and hospitable work space
-Minimum of 2 years working in Hospitality, preferably in NYC
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Previous experience with Resy and/or OpenTable
-Previous experience with Aloha or other POS systems
-Schedule flexibility, willing to work mornings, nights, weekends, or holidays
-A friendly, outgoing personality and enjoy social interaction with a can-do attitude
-Passion for restaurants, food, beverage, and hospitality
-Ability to multitask and delegate
-Able to think independently & collaboratively, with good judgement and problem solving skills
-Have an eye for detail and care in regards to the restaurant's appearance and cleanliness