Job Title: Lounge Maître D’
Location: 398 9th Ave
Venue: Upscale Cocktail Lounge
About Us:
We are a high-end cocktail lounge offering a refined, intimate atmosphere with elevated cocktails, curated small plates, and exceptional service. Our space blends luxury hospitality with a vibrant nightlife energy, attracting a sophisticated clientele.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a polished, professional Lounge Maître D’ to be the first and last impression of our guests’ experience. This role is essential in setting the tone for service, managing reservations and flow, and ensuring every guest receives a warm, seamless, and elevated welcome.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome guests with poise, warmth, and professionalism
- Manage reservations, guest lists, and table assignments with precision
- Control the flow of the room to maintain optimal service and ambiance
- Communicate effectively with management, servers, and security
- Handle VIP guests, special requests, and high-profile clientele with discretion
- Maintain an organized entrance, host stand, and waiting area
- Provide accurate wait times and manage guest expectations
- Uphold the venue’s standards of presentation, hospitality, and service
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a Maître D’ in an upscale restaurant, lounge, or nightlife setting
- Strong presence, polished appearance, and confident demeanor
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and stay composed in a high-energy environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with reservation systems (e.g., OpenTable, Resy) preferred
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred:
- Experience working with VIP clientele and high-volume environments
- Background in luxury hospitality or fine dining
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience.
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Join a team that defines elevated nightlife through exceptional service, style, and attention to detail.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience as a Maitre D' in an upscale restaurant, lounge, or nightlife setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and stay composed in a high-energy environment
- Experience with reservation systems preferred
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
What We Do
The Avra Group was founded in 2000 by Nick Tsoulos, Nick Pashalis and Marc Packer. Avra specializes in whole grilled fish and Greek delicacies, bringing fine Mediterranean dining to New York City, Beverly Hills and Miami. Our menu features dishes prepared using time-honored recipes passed down from generations of mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers. We prepare these traditional dishes using all the best ingredients including fresh seafood flown in from the Mediterranean ensuring that most authentic experience to everyone who walks through our doors.
