Maître D'hôtel

1 week ago


L'ilebizard, Canada The Royal Montreal Golf Club Full time

The Royal Montreal Golf Club
- Founded in 1873, Royal Montreal is the oldest golf club in North America. _

**Title: Maître d’hôtel**

**Company: The Royal Montreal Golf Club**

**Location: Île-Bizard, Quebec, Canada**

**About The Royal Montreal Golf Club**:
The Royal Montreal Golf Club, North America's oldest established golf club, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and will proudly host the 2024 Presidents Cup. Situated on Île-Bizard, 20 km west of the city of Montreal, the Club features a 90,000 square foot clubhouse and is home to 1,500 passionate members who delight in a vibrant social program, encompassing both casual and fine dining experiences. We are currently looking for a dynamic and bilingual Maître d’hôtel with profound knowledge and experience in dining and wine programs to join our team. This is a full-time, twelve
- month position for someone who thrives in a team environment and who enjoys delivering first-class personalized service to our esteemed members.

**Position Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:
**Wine Program Management**
- Curate and maintain an exemplary wine program, encompassing wine list selection, wine cellar organization, and strategic pricing
- Offer expert wine recommendations, pairings, and educational insights to members, elevating their dining experiences
- Extend a warm and professional welcome to members and guests, underlining our dining offerings, with a specific focus on our wine selections
- Cultivate strong relationships with members, ensuring their preferences and special occasions are remembered and catered to
- Oversee wine inventory, orders, and stock levels to guarantee a diverse and high
- quality selection

**Restaurant Operations**
- Supervise and coordinate the front-of-house staff to ensure efficient and attentive service
- Ensure smooth communication between the kitchen and service staff for an exceptional dining experience
- Compliance and Inventory Management
- Uphold compliance with all pertinent liquor laws and regulations
- Oversee and manage dining reservations
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of service employees

**Event Planning**
- Collaborate with our events team to organize and execute wine-themed events, such as tastings, pairings, and wine dinners

**Qualifications**
- Extensive knowledge of wines, including regions, varietals, vintages, and pairing recommendations
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maître d’hôtel or in a similar front-of
- house position, particularly in fine dining establishments
- Proficiency in both French and English, both spoken and written
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Proficiency in wine cellar management and inventory control
- A passion for crafting unforgettable dining experiences
- Sommelier certification or wine-related qualifications are highly desirable

**Salary Details**

Only those individuals who are shortlisted for the position will be contacted.

**How to Apply**
If you are a dedicated Maître d’hôtel with a passion for wine and a commitment to delivering extraordinary dining experiences, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications to Riley

Join us at The Royal Montreal Golf Club and be part of our rich history and vibrant future.
Contribute to creating unforgettable dining experiences in a historic setting while enjoying a dynamic team environment.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person