maitre d'

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maitre d'

The maitre d' greets guests at the entrance to the restaurant.

Definition

Noun: A head waiter or host in a restaurant, responsible for supervising other waitstaff and managing the seating of guests. The term is a shortened form of the French "maître d'hôtel," meaning "master of the house."

Usage

This noun is used to refer to the person in a formal or high-end restaurant who greets customers, manages reservations, and oversees the dining room's operation.

Examples
  • We asked the maitre d' for a table by the window.
  • The maitre d' expertly guided the guests to their seats.
  • A good maitre d' ensures the entire dining room runs smoothly.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in its abbreviated form "maitre d'" (pronounced /ˌmeɪtər ˈdiː/ or /ˌmeɪtrə ˈdiː/), though the full French phrase "maître d'hôtel" is also correct in English contexts.
  • It implies a position of authority and experience within the restaurant's front-of-house staff.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maître d'hôtel (noun): The full, formal term from which "maitre d'" is derived.
  • Head waiter (noun): A more common English synonym.
  • Host (noun): A broader term that can be used in less formal dining establishments for the person who seats guests.
  • Captain (noun): In some restaurant hierarchies, a captain may be a senior waiter who oversees a section, distinct from the maitre d' who oversees the entire room.
Synonyms
  • Head waiter
  • Host (in a restaurant context)
  • Restaurant manager (specifically for front-of-house operations)
Antonyms
  • Busboy / Busser
  • Patron / Customer / Guest
maitre d'

The maitre d' greets guests at the entrance to the restaurant.

Noun
  1. a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

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