Assistant Maitre D

Major Food Group is hiring an Assistant Maitre D to join our team at Torrisi!

Located in the historic Puck Building, Torrisi, a love letter to Little Italy, proudly presents an Italian-American restaurant with an extensive wine program, a New York-Italian cocktail bar and a luxe deli. Chef Rich Torrisi presides over an open kitchen and presents showstopping dishes, with many prepared or finished tableside to engender warm and welcoming hospitality.

We are looking for candidates with experience, who want to work hard and be part of something truly special. 

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Greet & treat all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations.
• Oversee dining room operation in a restaurant
• Help flow of traffic in and out of restaurant.
• Engage guests, act as an ambassador of the restaurant in both personality and knowledge. 
• Interacts with guests as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• 2-3 years of restaurant experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants.
• At least 2 years experience leading a front door team in a New York restaurant
• Previous experience in Michelin-starred (1, 2, or 3) and/or NY Times (2 or more stars) is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• 401k Plan with employer contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.