Maître d'

The Italian Market in Halifax, NS is seeking a self-motivated Maître d'. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. The schedule involves Morning, Day, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must supervise staff.
• The candidate must train staff to ensure proficiency in their roles.
• The candidate must advise on wine selection and provide wine service.
• The candidate must balance and deposit cash.
• The candidate must inspect dining rooms and other food and beverage serving areas.
• The candidate must address and resolve customers' complaints or concerns professionally.
• The candidate must answer customer questions regarding menu items and preparation methods.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must greet customers.
• The candidate must perform opening and closing activities.
• The candidate must receive payments from customers.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate must have 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in restaurants that are generally fast-paced and require the utmost efficiency.
• The candidate should work in a coffee shop that provides patrons with a place to congregate, talk, read, write, entertain one another, or pass the time, whether individually or in small groups.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive gratuities and cash benefits from the employer for services rendered.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

Apply with the button on this page: your resume is emailed to the employer.

In person

6061 Young Street
Halifax, NS
B3K 2A3
Between 10:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?