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Sag Harbor Tavern - Now Hiring: Maitre D
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The Red Hook Tavern crew is excited to welcome guests to our first sister restaurant out east, Sag Harbor Tavern, opening summer 2024 in beautiful Sag Harbor, NY! Red Hook Tavern brings classic American tavern fare to the waterfront village of Red Hook, Brooklyn. This summer, we will bring the same warmth, atmosphere, and hospitality to Sag Harbor with a focus on the beautiful seafood caught right off the coast of Long Island. We are looking for an experienced maître d'. This person will play an integral role on our team communicating with both front- and back-of-the-house, controlling the flow of service, and setting the tone for the entire guest experience. If you are a passionate about food, beverage and giving amazing service, we want to hear from you! Please send a resume and cover letter telling us why you would be a good fit at Sag Harbor Tavern. Job description and responsibilities below. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Maître d' Looking for great individuals to join our incredible tavern team! Candidates should be knowledgeable, approachable, and comfortable communicating with guests from different backgrounds. A certain level of flexibility and adaptability is appreciated since we are operating both inside the dining room and outside on our patio, and a true love of hospitality is required. The maître d' will work closely with our service staff, kitchen crew, Chef, and General Manager. Requirements: Friendly demeanor - you will be the first person guests see when walking into the restaurant. We need maître d's who will welcome guests warmly and make them feel comfortable. Experience with Resy — you should have full knowledge and understanding of how the platform works and be an incredible Resy Tetris player in terms of being able to move things around in order to maximize covers. Excellent communication skills — you will be in charge of communicating open menu counts with the kitchen, and keeping front- and back-of-the-house abreast of tight turn times, VIPs, late parties, all-ins, etc. Ability to stay calm under pressure — you will control the flow and pace of the entire service while staying calm and friendly. It will be up to you to use your experience and judgement to speed up or slow down seating according to guidelines set by management even when there is a line at the door. Desire to learn more about food, wine and cocktails. Able to complete all opening/closing side work in a timely fashion. Able to accurately handle debit/credit card transactions. Punctuality Problem solving skills Attention to detail Able to lift 40+ pounds and stand/walk for 8 hours Weekend availability a must
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