Who is the Maitre d'hôtel?

Who is the Maitre d'hôtel?

• A. Head waiter
• B. General manager
• C. Sommelier
• D. Master of the hotel or place; person in charge of service in a dining room, general manager

Answer: (D)

The Maitre d’hôtel is the person in charge of service in a dining room, often described as the master of the house. This role includes greeting guests, arranging seating, supervising the service staff, coordinating with the kitchen, and ensuring smooth, high-quality dining experiences. It’s a front‑of‑house leadership position, distinct from the general manager, who oversees the entire property, and from the sommelier, who specializes in wine service. While a head waiter is a closely related role, the Maitre d’hôtel carries the overarching responsibility for the dining room’s service standards and guest relations. That combination of authority over the dining room and focus on service quality is what the description in this choice captures.

The Maitre d’hôtel is the person in charge of service in a dining room, often described as the master of the house. This role includes greeting guests, arranging seating, supervising the service staff, coordinating with the kitchen, and ensuring smooth, high-quality dining experiences. It’s a front‑of‑house leadership position, distinct from the general manager, who oversees the entire property, and from the sommelier, who specializes in wine service. While a head waiter is a closely related role, the Maitre d’hôtel carries the overarching responsibility for the dining room’s service standards and guest relations. That combination of authority over the dining room and focus on service quality is what the description in this choice captures.