Experienced Maitre D'! (Manhattan)

Hungry for More? We're looking for smart, upbeat, hardworking people to grow with us.

The Smith is a casual neighborhood Brasserie with a simple mission: make people happy. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, The Smith serves delicious food and drinks people crave. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Its signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don't-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Maitre D'

Greet all Smith guests by being attentive to them as soon as they walk through the door

Create a welcome environment for guests, when appropriate refer to guests by their names.

Help run Service by running the book

Say yes! Always try to find ways to accommodate a request.

Guide guests to their tables with menus.

Manage the floor plan and pay special attention to reservations and ensure they are seated in a timely manner.

Clean, organize, and stock menus at host area.

Answer phone and answer questions concerning the menu and the restaurant.

Observe the entire dining experience ensuring that every moment at the exceeds expectations

What Makes You Great:

You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.

You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.

You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working

You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.

Learning about food and beverage excites you.

You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.

You have previous Maitre D' / lead host experience.

What Makes Us Great:

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Gym Discounts

Commuter benefits

Bring a friend to work bonus

Generous paid time off

A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer