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Maître d' - Heritage Madrid Hotel

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
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AI generated summary

  • You must have teamwork skills, fluency in English, knowledge of table service and menus, wine expertise, and bar service abilities.
  • You will manage reservations, supervise staff, train newcomers, coordinate with the kitchen, ensure proper table settings, greet guests, handle issues, oversee billing, order stock, and organize clean-up.

Requirements

  • Team work
  • English is a must!
  • knowledge of table service and menu items
  • wine knowledge
  • bar service skills.

Responsibilities

  • receive and confirm reservations
  • supervise waiters, waitresses and wine stewards
  • train new staff
  • hold pre-service briefings with staff
  • liaise with kitchen staff about specials and menu changes
  • allocate table sections for service
  • ensure tables are set correctly
  • greet and seat guests
  • offer and serve drinks to guests
  • deal with any problems that may arise
  • check bills
  • order stock
  • organise the clean-up and closing of the restaurant.

FAQs

What is the role of a Maître d' at Heritage Madrid Hotel?

The Maître d' is responsible for receiving and confirming reservations, supervising wait staff, training new employees, and managing the overall dining experience for guests.

Is English proficiency required for this position?

Yes, English is a must for this role.

What kind of experience is necessary for the Maître d' position?

Candidates should have knowledge of table service, menu items, wine, and bar service skills.

Will I be required to handle guest complaints?

Yes, the Maître d' will need to deal with any problems that may arise during service.

Are there responsibilities related to the training of staff?

Yes, one of the responsibilities of the Maître d' is to train new staff members.

Do I need to have knowledge of wine for this role?

Yes, wine knowledge is a necessary qualification for the Maître d' position.

Will I be involved in the ordering of stock?

Yes, the Maître d' is responsible for ordering stock as part of their duties.

Is teamwork emphasized in this role?

Yes, teamwork is an important aspect of the Maître d' position at Heritage Madrid Hotel.

What kind of organization skills are required?

The Maître d' must be able to allocate table sections, ensure tables are set correctly, and organize the clean-up and closing of the restaurant.

Will I be required to greet and seat guests?

Yes, greeting and seating guests is a key responsibility of the Maître d'.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of more than 580 landmark hotels and restaurants operated by independent innkeepers, chefs, and owners who share a passion for their businesses and a desire for authenticity in their relationships with their clientele. Relais & Châteaux is established around the globe, from the Napa Valley vineyards and French Provence to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. It offers an introduction to a lifestyle inspired by local culture and a unique dip into human history. Relais & Châteaux members have a driving desire to protect and promote the richness and diversity of the world’s cuisine and traditions of hospitality. They are committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as encompassed in the Charter presented to UNESCO in November 2014.