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HEAD WAITER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Table Service (Restaurants)
- Hotel Services
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- maître d’hôtel
1, record 1, English, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%B4tel
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- maître d’ 2, record 1, English, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%26rsquo%3B
correct, noun
- maître D 3, record 1, English, ma%C3%AEtre%20D
correct, noun
- maitre d’hôtel 4, record 1, English, maitre%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%B4tel
correct, noun
- headwaiter 5, record 1, English, headwaiter
correct, noun
- head waiter 6, record 1, English, head%20waiter
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person responsible for overseeing all wait staff in a dining room and ensuring a pleasant experience for guests. 7, record 1, English, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%B4tel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Their duties typically include greeting and seating guests, managing reservations, coordinating service between the kitchen and dining area, and handling any guest concerns or special requests. 8, record 1, English, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%26rsquo%3Bh%C3%B4tel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- headwaitress
- head-waiter
- head waitress
- head-waitress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Service des tables (Restauration)
- Services hôteliers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maître d'hôtel
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maîtresse d'hôtel 2, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
correct, feminine noun
- chef de brigade adjoint 3, record 1, French, chef%20de%20brigade%20adjoint
masculine noun
- chef de brigade adjointe 4, record 1, French, chef%20de%20brigade%20adjointe
feminine noun
- cheffe de brigade adjointe 4, record 1, French, cheffe%20de%20brigade%20adjointe
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne chargée de superviser l'ensemble du personnel chargé du service aux tables dans une salle à manger et de veiller à ce que les clients passent un agréable moment. 4, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Véritable chef d'orchestre du service en salle dans les grands restaurants, le maître d'hôtel a l'œil partout. Il connaît parfaitement le mécanisme du service en salle, détecte le détail à corriger et est capable de remplacer ou d'assister au pied levé le sommelier ou le chef de rang s'il y a lieu. Son objectif premier est de s'assurer que tout se passe bien et que le client est satisfait. 2, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] peut guider le client à sa table et prendre la commande. Relève du directeur de la restauration et supervise les chefs de rang ou les serveurs. 5, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Servicio de mesas (Restaurantes)
- Servicios hoteleros
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maestresala
1, record 1, Spanish, maestresala
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- maître 1, record 1, Spanish, ma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- room service captain 1, record 2, English, room%20service%20captain
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- room service head waiter 2, record 2, English, room%20service%20head%20waiter
- head floor waiter 3, record 2, English, head%20floor%20waiter
Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chef d'étage
1, record 2, French, chef%20d%27%C3%A9tage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un grand hôtel, personne responsable du service aux chambres (repas, consommations, etc.). Relève du directeur de la restauration et peut superviser des garçons d'étage. 2, record 2, French, - chef%20d%27%C3%A9tage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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