Maitre D

We are seeking a passionate, full-time Maitre D to join our growing team.

La Pecora Bianca, the fastest growing Italian restaurant group in NYC, has moved to Miami!

With 10 restaurants currently under operation in Manhattan and more exciting new projects on the horizon, we are seeking enthusiastic and skilled Hospitality professionals to join our dynamic team.

Ideal candidates have experience in high-volume environments, are seriously passionate about hospitality, and are looking to grow in their career. If that sounds like you, check out all we have to be proud of.  Just as La Pecora Bianca has grown in New York, we are looking for hospitality professionals with large volume experience to h grow our brand within the great Florida market starting with our Miami opening.

Responsibilities

• Arrives prepared with full awareness of cover counts, guest details, and special notes, and communicates this to the team ahead of service
• Acts as the primary liaison between guests and staff, ensuring smooth communication that elevates the dining experience
• Sets up the front desk and carries out opening/closing duties as directed by management
• Oversees the reservation system and handles all guest communications, including voicemails and correspondence
• Maintains thorough knowledge of our restaurant and offerings to address guest questions with ease
• Identifies VIP and industry guests and ensures FOH, BOH, and management are informed
• Welcomes arriving guests, escorts them to their tables, and communicates any preferences or special requests to the team
• Cultivates genuine guest relationships that encourage repeat visits and private event inquiries
• Proactively flags potential service issues to management before they escalate
• Collaborates with FOH managers to optimize table turns and accommodate walk-ins to maximize covers
• Keeps the host station clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Lead Host or Maitre D in a high-volume, casual fine dining environment
• At least 2 years of experience with reservation management platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent floor presence
• Empathetic, collaborative, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Solution-focused, adaptable, and receptive to feedback
• Genuine passion for food, wine, and hospitality
• Flexibility to work evenings, holidays, and extended shifts as needed
• Demonstrated history of reliability, ongoing development, and consistently meeting role expectations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and/or remain stationary for the duration of the shift. The employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe. The work environment may present potential hazards including slipping or tripping. The employee must frequently wash their hands and be able to lift or move up to 35 pounds.

La Pecora Bianca is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.