Wölffer Estate Vineyard is seeking an experienced, motivated, friendly and professional individual to join our team as a Maître d’. As a lead member of our front-of-house service team, you greet customers, make and confirm reservations, and manage staff to ensure the highest possible standards of service. You are responsible for both the logistic details, including reservations and arrangements for large parties, as well as setting the overall ambiance and atmosphere of the Tasting Room space.
Our ideal candidate has considerable prior experience in high-end environments, an impeccable demeanor, customer service skills par excellence, and logistical and organizational acumen. This is a great opportunity to work with a stellar team and there is room for career growth. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, employees receive extensive discounts on Wolffer Wine.
Maître d’ Duties and Responsibilities
· Make, adjust, and cancel customer reservations
· Manage the flow of our busy doors and phones with confident warmth
· Guide and train the host team at the Tasting Room and Wine Stand for confidence, warmth, logistics and expertise
· Greet customers and guide them to their tables
· Answer customer questions regarding food, drinks, and specials
· Resolve customer complaints or disputes
· Manage staff to ensure efficient and excellent service throughout a given seating
· Improve revenue and hospitality with more efficient seating and turns
· Be on the floor/phones during our busiest times, particularly weekends
Maître d’ Requirements and Qualifications
· At least five years in a high-end, fast-paced hospitality environment
· Adaptive organizational skills and the ability to change plans to meet new circumstances
· Excellent communication and customer service skills, including the ability to tactfully deliver unwelcome news to customers
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $24 - $26.00 per hour
Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Weekly day range:
Experience:
Ability to Relocate:
- Sagaponack, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person