Maître D' at Colonial Country Club

Description

A Fort Worth icon, Colonial Country Club offers a truly distinctive private club experience accompanied by the character, heritage and dynamic pursuit of excellence that has made Colonial legendary. As a member or guest, you will always feel a warmhearted invitation to form genuine connections and enjoy Colonial as a home away from home. The club offers a stunning environment to gather, dine, and pursue your passions, whatever they may be. All while cultivating community and building upon the tradition of excellence that has defined Colonial since it was established in 1936.

The Maître D’ is the ambassador of hospitality in our fine dining restaurant, leading the front-of-house experience during Tuesday–Saturday dinner service. This role ensures seamless guest interactions, exceptional service standards, and an elegant dining atmosphere. The Maître D’ oversees reservations, seating, and guest relations while supporting service staff to deliver a polished, memorable experience for every member and guest.

Job Responsibilities:

• Warmly welcome and engage members and guests, setting the tone for an elevated dining experience.
• Manage nightly reservations, seating charts, and guest flow to maximize service efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of special requests, dietary needs, and VIP guests.
• Collaborate with servers, bussers, and culinary staff to ensure flawless service execution.
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism and discretion, turning challenges into positive outcomes.
• Monitor the dining room atmosphere, ensuring cleanliness, ambiance, and presentation exceed expectations.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of menu offerings, wine lists, and chef’s features.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Proven expertise in guest relations and front-of-house operations.
• Polished, professional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a high-volume, service-focused environment.
• Knowledge of fine dining etiquette, wine service, and culinary pairings.
• Familiarity with reservation systems (e.g., OpenTable, SevenRooms) and POS platforms.
• Valid Food Handler and TABC certification required on the first day of work.
• Availability Tuesday–Saturday evenings, including holidays and special events.

Background check and drug screen required.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Daily Onsite Meal
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development Paths
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs