The Inn at Pound Ridge is Seeking Experienced Door Maitre D'!

*NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS NOT IN NEW YORK CITY*

POSITION SUMMARY

The Door Maitre D' is responsible for coordinating and managing all reservations, walk-ins, dining room and PDR seatings, guest assistance and the flow of guests in and out of the restaurant as well as providing the host team with directives throughout the shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and record dining reservations or respond to general inquiries via telephone or online reservation system
• Strategically plots reservations, and appropriately accommodates walk-ins to ensure a smooth shift
• Properly set-up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management
• Welcome guests by greeting them per the company standards and respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction
• Promote and maintain the highest level of customer service to all guests while staying alert to their needs
• Confer with dining room staff to ensure guests are receiving prompt and courteous service
• Provide guests with information about the restaurant and environs including giving direction
• Maintain dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude
• Actively participate during line up
• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the Host booth before, during and after service
• Adhere to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Complete all assigned side work relevant to guest interactive service
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must have 2+ years Maitre D’ or Lead Host experience in a fine dining, high volume setting
• Experience working with Resy is preferred
• Personable demeanor, instinctive nature, and ability to deliver world-class hospitality
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and eloquently, both verbal and written
• Ability to take direction and execute
• High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
• A desire to advocate on behalf of the guest as well as notice and pursue when a guest is dissatisfied
• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and climb steps regularly.
• Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $20.00 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Chef Jean Georges introduces a casually elegant restaurant ensconced in the picturesque town of Pound Ridge, New York. Here, Jean Georges cultivates a truly seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England, whenever possible. Constructed in 1833 as a residence and serving later as an inn, the building has been painstakingly renovated to preserve as many of the original materials as possible, including four working fireplaces.

“Jean-Georges is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity."