What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maitre D position at Miss Ada?
About the Role:
Miss Ada is seeking a friendly and welcoming maitre'd to join our team. We are proud to offer a kind and warm work environment and offer our team room for growth. This role provides a great opportunity to be part of a Fort Greene restaurant group focused on hospitality and community. We are looking for a candidate with flexible availability, who is available to work both host and maitre'd shifts across both weekdays and weekends.
How to Apply:
Please respond with a resume and brief cover letter outlining either your previous restaurant experience, or the work experience you believe would translate well to this position. Applications without a detailed cover letter will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Us:
- Genuine warmth and hospitality!
- Positive attitude, patience and kindness towards guests and the team
- Comfort using online reservation software and learning new technology
- An analytic, detail oriented mindset
- Ability and willingness to perform physical labor
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work autonomously under pressure
- Ability to take feedback from guests, team members and management
- Flexibility and interest in growth as a professional
- Willingness to jump in and assist with additional duties when needed (bussing tables, greeting guests, running food)
- Experience with a fast-paced or high volume setting
- A desire to advocate on behalf of the guest as well as notice and pursue when a guest is dissatisfied
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 7 hours]
- Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily
- Be comfortable bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs, and moving.
- Be comfortable walking up and down stairs frequently, including while carrying large containers
Miss Ada is an equal opportunity employer. Miss Ada does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.