MAITRE D' (FULL-TIME)

• We have an opening for a full-time MAITRE D' position.
• Location: Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Open availability, shifts may vary.
• Requirement: Must have prior food service experience.

 

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

 

Bon Appétit Management Company believes we can change the world through food. A pioneer in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, we cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Our teams at corporations, universities, and museums all across the US have the freedom to create menus tuned to their guests, mixing regional comfort foods and global cuisine. We are committed to nurturing our staff’s talents, staying ahead of dining trends, and making a difference in the food system. Join us in our mission of “food service for a sustainable future.”

 

 

Full time associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits

 

 

 

Summary: Seats guests in dining room. Ensures customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly and warmly greets guests and accompanies them to their tables based on availability or desired seating arrangements. Oversees guest flow within the restaurant.
• Manages the reservations system.
• Promotes an overall enjoyable dining experience; promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests and associates.
• Advises guests on menu and beverage selections.
• Liaise between kitchen staff and dining room staff.
• Exhibits exceptional communications skills and ability to get along well with others; demonstrates flexibility, patience and a willingness to communicate with guests and staff.
• Supervises the activities of food-service associates in the dining room to ensure proper customer service, food handling and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Makes special occasion arrangements for guests; promotes special in-house events.
• Helps train new food-service team members and provides ongoing customer-service training.
• Supervises the closing of the assigned dining room; ensures servers complete side work and station setup.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency safety procedures; assists with evacuation of guests to safety in the event of an emergency.
• Helps bus tables and serve foo/beverages when necessary while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
• May operate equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events or functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Req ID: 71467