maitre d'hotel
Definition
Noun 1. The head waiter or dining room manager: A person in charge of the waitstaff and the seating arrangements of customers in a restaurant or hotel dining room. This person often greets guests, manages reservations, and oversees the smooth operation of the dining area.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Please speak to the maitre d'hotel if you have a complaint about your table.
- The maitre d'hotel escorted the guests to their preferred table by the window.
- As the maitre d'hotel, her job is to ensure every customer has an excellent dining experience.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often shortened informally to "maitre d'" (pronounced "may-truh dee").
- Ask the maitre d' for the wine list.
Variants and Related Words
- Maitre d' (n): A common abbreviated form of .
- Headwaiter (n): A synonym with a similar meaning, though it may imply a slightly less formal or comprehensive managerial role.
- Host / Hostess (n): These terms are often used in modern restaurants for the person who greets and seats guests, a primary duty of the .
Synonyms
- Headwaiter
- Dining room captain
- Restaurant manager (specifically for the front-of-house)
Related Phrases
- To be seated by the maitre d': To have your table assignment managed by the head waiter.
- The couple was seated by the maitre d'hotel at a quiet corner table.
Noun
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a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
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