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200 North Beach Restaurant & Bar
MaitreD
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
$34,030 / year median in Mississippi
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Duties As a Maitre D, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant floor.
Your main duties will include:
- Ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction
- Monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area
- Collaborating with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth food production and timely delivery of orders
- Handling customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests
- Assisting with inventory control and ordering supplies if needed
- Training new employees on restaurant policies, procedures, and service standards
- Implementing and enforcing health and safety regulations
- Managing reservations and coordinating seating arrangements for large parties or events
- Overseeing cash handling procedures and ensuring accurate financial transactions Skills To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Strong knowledge of food production techniques and culinary trends
- Excellent inventory control skills to manage stock levels effectively
- Exceptional customer service skills to provide a memorable dining experience
- Leadership abilities to motivate and guide the front-of-house team
- Familiarity with kitchen operations to facilitate smooth communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Previous restaurant management experience is highly desirable