Restaurant Maître D Vacancy at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge May 2026

Restaurant Maître D Vacancy at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Position: Restaurant Maître D
Company: Elewana
Duty Station: Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania
Reporting To: Food & Beverage Manager / General Manager
Application Period: 26 May 2026 – 10 June 2026
Contact Email: gm.coffeelodge@elewana.co.tz

About the Role

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge is looking for a dynamic, service-driven, and professional Restaurant Maître D to join its Food & Beverage team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring smooth restaurant operations, and maintaining luxury hospitality standards across all F&B outlets.

The successful candidate will oversee restaurant, bar, coffee shop, and event operations while ensuring excellent service delivery during high-volume periods and VIP engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily restaurant, bar, coffee shop, and event operations
• Ensure exceptional guest service and personalized experiences for VIP and repeat guests
• Coordinate service teams for smooth operational flow
• Lead, train, and mentor restaurant and bar staff
• Conduct service briefings, coaching, and on-the-job training
• Drive upselling and revenue generation opportunities within F&B outlets
• Participate in stock takes, cost control, and operational planning
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and ambiance
• Support excellence in wine, coffee, and beverage service
• Coordinate and oversee MICE functions and special events

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior restaurant or F&B supervisory role
• Experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining establishments is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, wines, coffee, and beverage service standards
• Proven leadership and team management ability
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation standards
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Cost awareness and resource optimization
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Equal Opportunity

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Application Period: 26 May 2026 – 10 June 2026
Contact Email: gm.coffeelodge@elewana.co.tz