What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maitre D position at Gertrude's Brooklyn?
Come join the team at gertrude's - a neighborhood restaurant in Prospect Heights from the founders of GERTIE, the acclaimed Jew-ish diner, in Williamsburg and chef Eli Sussman, formelly of Samesa in 30 Rockefeller Center. gertrude’s is open 6 nights a week and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. With a robust wine and cocktail list and a neighborhood friendly restaurant menu, gertrude's is a go-to spot in the area for a delicious casual meal.
As the Maitre D you will drive success by providing outstanding hospitality to guests, managing reservations and walk-in diners, and facilitating the flow of service throughout the night. The Maitre D' is also responsible for building and maintaining detailed guest profiles to deliver personalized and memorable dining experiences and build regulars.
The Maitre D' must possess exceptional composure and the ability to remain calm and collected and work well under high pressure situations. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player with a genuine love for hospitality. We are looking for someone who is committed to going above and beyond to deliver outstanding guest experiences and foster a positive team environment.
At least one year of relevant is experience is required. This position requires availablity on nights and weekends.
Essential Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Greet guests with warmth and show them to tables
- Create a welcoming environment whether in person or over the phone
- Create and manage a waitlist and use creative problem solving to optimize seating, taking into consideration both the needs of the business and the guests
- Communicate table status to servers, managers, and kitchen staff
- Communicate VIPs and relevant guest notes to servers, managers, and kitchen staff
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