Position Summary
We're hiring a polished, experienced maitre'd to lead the guest experience on our front-of-house team as we open Deepwell — the newest full-service restaurant from the Kindred Hospitality group. This role is suited to a hospitality professional who takes pride in warm first impressions, seamless pacing, and setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and hospitality.
About Us
Deepwell is an upscale casual restaurant and part of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for team members who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.
Responsibilities
- Warmly greet and welcome guests, setting the tone for their dining experience
- Manage reservations, waitlists, and table flow to optimize seating and pacing
- Anticipate guest needs, handle special requests, and resolve concerns with professionalism
- Coordinate closely with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service
- Train, support, and set the standard for hosts and front-of-house support staff
- Maintain a polished, organized, and welcoming host stand and entryway
- Uphold the restaurant's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service at all times
- Support leadership during high-volume, fast-paced shifts
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a maitre'd, host lead, or front-of-house manager required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of reservation and table management systems
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $18/hr.
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule: Night shift
Restaurant Type: Upscale casual
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Kindred Hospitality Group is an award-winning restaurant group of restaurant brands that focus on genuine hospitality and building distinguished workplaces with exceptional culture. To learn more about each of our concepts, please view the links below:
Kindred | Albertine | milkbread | Hello, Sailor