What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maitre D' position at Clive Collective?
Benefits:
Location: Tiburon, California Pay: $24-28/hour Tips
Position Overview
The Bungalow Kitchen is looking for a hospitality-driven leader to become one of the most welcoming and recognizable faces of our restaurant. This role goes far beyond a traditional host position. We are searching for someone who naturally connects with people, thrives in high-energy environments, and understands that genuine hospitality is built through presence, relationships, and attention to detail. This individual will act as a lead presence at the host stand and throughout the dining room, helping guide service flow, support the team, and create memorable guest experiences from the moment guests arrive.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, confident in communicating with guests from all backgrounds, and excited to become part of the Tiburon community. We are looking for someone who values people just as much as operations — someone who remembers names, preferences, celebrations, and the small details that turn guests into regulars while helping foster a positive and welcoming culture for both guests and staff.
Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to become part of the identity of The Bungalow Kitchen. We are not looking for stiff or scripted service. We believe hospitality should feel genuine, relaxed, thoughtful, and memorable.
The right person for this role loves learning about people. They remember names, favorite wines, birthdays, anniversaries, and the small details that turn guests into regulars. They understand how to read a room, create energy, and make people feel like they belong.
This role also offers significant long-term growth potential within Clive Collective as we continue expanding our hospitality concepts throughout California and Arizona.
At Clive Collective, we take care of our people so they can take care of our guests.
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Location: Tiburon, California Pay: $24-28/hour Tips
Position Overview
The Bungalow Kitchen is looking for a hospitality-driven leader to become one of the most welcoming and recognizable faces of our restaurant. This role goes far beyond a traditional host position. We are searching for someone who naturally connects with people, thrives in high-energy environments, and understands that genuine hospitality is built through presence, relationships, and attention to detail. This individual will act as a lead presence at the host stand and throughout the dining room, helping guide service flow, support the team, and create memorable guest experiences from the moment guests arrive.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, confident in communicating with guests from all backgrounds, and excited to become part of the Tiburon community. We are looking for someone who values people just as much as operations — someone who remembers names, preferences, celebrations, and the small details that turn guests into regulars while helping foster a positive and welcoming culture for both guests and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the host stand and assist in daily floor operations
- Help guide reservation pacing, seating flow, and guest experience
- Support and delegate tasks to the host team during service
- Act as a leadership presence on floor alongside managers
- Build genuine connections with guests and local regulars
- Learn guest preferences, celebrations, allergies, and dining habits to help personalize experiences
- Assist with guest recovery and problem-solving when needed
- Maintain strong communication with FOH Team, BOH Team, and leadership
- Support training, culture-building, and hospitality standards
- Stay informed on local events, conventions, seasonal tourism, and community happenings that may impact business
- Develop familiarity with local clientele, businesses, hotels, marinas, and the surrounding Tiburon/San Francisco hospitality scene
- Potentially assist with administrative organization as the role develops
- Adapt alongside the growth of the business as we grow and challenge our staff
- 2 years of hospitality or restaurant experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Naturally warm, approachable, and engaging personality
- Ability to remain calm and organized in high-volume environments
- Leadership qualities without relying on authority or ego
- Passion for hospitality, guest experience, and team culture
- Strong awareness of social cues and emotional intelligence
- Interest in community engagement and relationship-building
- Experience with reservations platforms such as OpenTable is a plus
- Public speaking, communications, hospitality, or leadership-related education/classes are a plus, but not required
This is an opportunity to become part of the identity of The Bungalow Kitchen. We are not looking for stiff or scripted service. We believe hospitality should feel genuine, relaxed, thoughtful, and memorable.
The right person for this role loves learning about people. They remember names, favorite wines, birthdays, anniversaries, and the small details that turn guests into regulars. They understand how to read a room, create energy, and make people feel like they belong.
This role also offers significant long-term growth potential within Clive Collective as we continue expanding our hospitality concepts throughout California and Arizona.
At Clive Collective, we take care of our people so they can take care of our guests.
Salary : $24 - $28