Are you hungry to achieve excellence?
Are you seeking the tools to realize the highest version of “you”?
Do you seek a career path which promotes upward mobility?
If so, apply for our Maître D position today!
Union Square Cafe is seeking a Maître D to be an ambassador for our mission: To be the place in New York City where “Going out, feels like coming home”. A Maître D at Union Square Cafe will excel at applying empathy to every guest they care for so they may create and maintain our guest’s loyalty, while ranking their teammate’s needs even higher. A Union Square Cafe Maître D will be an expert at welcoming our guests into our home with warmth and facilitating the seating of reservations in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, neighborhood cafe. This position actively embodies, inspires, & elevates USHG’s Family Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity.
Service periods will include Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner
Candidate Capabilities:
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Maintain a mastery of the proper table numbers, seat positions, and flow of service
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Maintain mental athleticism for coordination with Hosts, Server, and Managers to seat guests in a warm hospitable manner, while also anticipating the needs of the restaurant, in order to provide an excellent dining experience
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Strong communication and listening skills to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
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Have a desire to build a base knowledge and understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
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Maintain accurate knowledge on hours of operation, relevant service and facility information, and upcoming events at the restaurant
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Have a general knowledge and understanding of Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards
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Derives pleasure from providing hospitality and being the face of the restaurant
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
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Excellent Emotional Self Awareness under pressure while maintaining a graceful, warm presence
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Curious Intelligence to continue learning in the position
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Open availability and a career mentality
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Experience with opening a full service restaurant
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1 year New York City fine dining experience in a Maître D position
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1 year Open Table Experience
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The ability to make connections with guests and create raves
Union Square Cafe will proudly operate under Hospitality Included, USHG’s non-tipping pay structure and career progression model. Hospitality Included acts to close the wage disparity between the BOH and FOH, while keeping the FOH whole. Hospitality Included provides a career progression model that activates growth levels within each position, for our team members to advance both financially and professionally.
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Benefits package includes medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and matching 401K and more!
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Access to USHG Career Development Counselling
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Access to USHG Learning and Development Training and Enrichment opportunities
Join Union Square Cafe for our re-opening and begin building your path for tomorrow’s growth, today!
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