Overview
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses greet patrons and escort them to tables, and supervise and coordinate the activities of food and beverage servers. They are employed in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private clubs, cocktail lounges and similar establishments.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Receive and record patrons' reservations and assign tables
Greet patrons and escort them to tables or other seating areas
Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and attend to complaints
Order dining room supplies and equipment
Inspect dining and serving areas and equipment
Supervise and coordinate activities of food and beverage servers and other serving staff
Accept payment from patrons for food and beverages
Maintain financial statements and records
Prepare work schedules and payrolls
Interview candidates for food and beverage server positions and train new employees
May be responsible for marketing and advertising the dining establishment.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$37,541
$54,226
Job openings
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301expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Several weeks of on-the-job training are usually required.
Maîtres d'hôtel require experience as a formal or captain waiter/waitress or other food service experience.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.