Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
ABOUT US:
Ai Fiori, meaning "among the flowers" in Italian, is an award winning gem within the renowned Altamarea Group, offering a sophisticated take on the flavors of the Italian and French Riviera. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Ai Fiori is celebrated for its elegant ambiance, impeccable service, and an innovative menu that highlights the finest seasonal ingredients, housemade pastas, and expertly prepared seafood and meats.
With an award-winning wine program and an extensive cocktail selection, Ai Fiori delivers a world-class dining experience that has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following. Whether hosting a special occasion, entertaining clients, or enjoying a refined evening out, guests can expect warm hospitality and the artistry of chef-driven cuisine that embodies both tradition and innovation.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maitre D to join our team! As the Maitre D, you will oversee the Front of house team, ensuring guest satisfaction. You will have a passion for hospitality, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional and luxurious dining experience to our guests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food & beverage.
Responsibilities Include
- Train, develop, and motivate all staff, with a special emphasis on the Front Door team.
- Organize, supervise and execute shifts during breakfast and lunch, including overseeing scheduling.
- Deliver superior service and optimize client dining experience on a daily, consistent basis.
- Ensure exceptional service standards are upheld during breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts.
- Coordinate daily team briefings on menu changes, service standards, and team acknowledgements.
- Monitor cleanliness and set-up within the restaurant.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Essential Duties
- Adept with all restaurant technology (reservation management, POS, purchasing, labor-management)
- Candidates should demonstrate creativity and a commitment to brand success
- Demonstrate an emphasis on driving business while improving quality and guest retention.
- Performing high level of customer/guest service and guest interaction by exhibiting a friendly personality and engaging guests consistently.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the dining area.
- Assist with administrative duties such as inventory, scheduling and purchasing.
Qualifications
- Effective, respectful, and clear communication skills to staff members, management and guests.
- Strong background in fine dining (ideally Michelin-level service), experience as a Maitre’d, and/or knowledge of luxury service standards
- Must have fine dining experience and/or luxury hotel management experience. Michelin Star experience is a plus.
- Must be capable, trustworthy, have integrity, and have experience deescalating.
- Ability to train, motivate and support restaurant staff.
- Flexible Schedule including weekends, nights, and evenings.
What We Offer
At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
- Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
- Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
- 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)
Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $85,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Budgeting
Strong Leadership Skills
Training and Development of Staff
Training and Developing Staff
Passion for hospitality
Food and Beverage Knowledge
Knowledge of Fine Dining Service Standards
Ability to Work With Restaurant Technology
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Part of Altamarea Group
Ai Fiori is an Altamarea Group (Marea, 53, Osteria Morini) flagship concept that showcases modern interpretations of Italian and French Riviera cuisine. Open since 2010 and located inside The Langham (a 5-star luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan), Ai Fiori, which translates in Italian to ‘Among the Flowers’, offers an elegant and dazzling luxury dining experience. Whether in our spacious dining room with lush florals overlooking Fifth Avenue, one of our private rooms for an intimate gathering or business meeting, or at Bar Fiori our vibrant bar and lounge, our guests are treated to an experience as if they were in the Riviera. The menu features Altamarea Group signature handmade pastas and regional dishes inspired by land and sea. Favorites include the Crudo e Caviale (fluke crudo with caviar), Vellutata (lobster soup with black truffle), and Trofie Nero (squid ink pasta with scallops and seppia) – all on the menu since inception.
Ai Fiori is honored to be one of just a dozen restaurants in New York City to hold the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award. To date, Ai Fiori has been awarded Three Stars from New York Times and Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide. The restaurant is led by Lauren DeSteno, Executive Chef and Yoshi Nonaka, Chef de Cuisine.
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Leadership
Executive Chef