Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Position: Maitre D’
Location: Prhyme: Downtown Steakhouse – Tulsa, OK

About Us

Prhyme: Downtown Steakhouse is a modern, upscale interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, delivering world-class hospitality, hand-crafted cocktails, and an exceptional wine list in the heart of Tulsa’s Arts District. As part of the Justin Thompson Restaurant Group, Prhyme is known for attentive service, fine cuisine, and a dining experience built on consistency, elegance, and connection.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maitre D’ to serve as the face of Prhyme—an elevated host role that goes far beyond seating guests. This individual will own the front door experience and act as a hospitality ambassador, creating unforgettable first and last impressions, recognizing regulars, and setting the tone for fine dining excellence.

The Maitre D’ will manage all standard host responsibilities while going above and beyond with guest recognition, personalized service, and seamless communication with the service team. You will be a consistent, professional presence in the dining room, with a focus on hospitality, awareness, and refinement.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Recognition

Greet every guest with warmth and professionalism, using names whenever possible
Learn and remember guest preferences, birthdays, anniversaries, favorite wines, cocktails, dishes, and seating preferences
Maintain detailed guest notes through OpenTable or other tools to ensure a personalized experience
Build relationships with regulars and first-time guests alike to foster loyalty and delight

Host & Reservation Duties

Manage reservations and seating with thoughtfulness and precision, ensuring smooth flow of service
Confirm and follow up on reservations, VIPs, and special requests
Escort guests to tables, introduce servers, and provide key guest details to the service team
Assist with coat check, special occasion touches, and any additional concierge-level service

Dining Room Awareness

Monitor the dining room for pacing, atmosphere, and cleanliness
Adjust lighting, music, or layout as needed for optimal guest comfort
Communicate issues or needs proactively to management and service staff

Professionalism & Ownership

Serve as the consistent, polished presence at the front of house, particularly during peak shifts
Represent the values and standards of Prhyme and the Justin Thompson Group
Maintain immaculate appearance, punctuality, and pride in the role
Offer support to the FOH team and step in where needed without prompting

Qualifications

Prior experience as a host or in guest-facing fine dining roles
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and maintain poise in a fast-paced, high-end environment
Familiarity with reservation platforms (OpenTable preferred) and guest note systems
Highly observant and detail-oriented
Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction
Professional appearance and demeanor
Must be available evenings and weekends

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay plus tip share
Dining discounts at all JTR Group restaurants
Opportunities for advancement within our hospitality group
A supportive team environment and a place to build guest relationships with intention and care

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

We can’t wait to meet you! We are delighted that you are interested in a career at Justin Thompson Restaurants. Our company is constantly hiring multiple positions and an application is required for consideration.

Justin Thompson Restaurants’ mission is to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community by consistently providing exceptional cuisine, extraordinary service and exceeding the expectations of our staff, patrons, and supporters. At Justin Thompson Restaurants, we believe in the words of Gandhi, when he said, “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”, or as Einstein said it, “only a life lived in the service of others is worth living”. The belief that working to better those around you is paramount to the success of the company and at the heart of each and every decision made by Justin and his management team.

Each person within the company works in the service of others. Justin works to support and take care of the company management team, while they in turn take care of the general managers and chefs so they can focus on taking care of the staff. When each level of team member’s concerns and needs are met by those supporting them, every team member is confident in their ability to take care of and provide exceptional hospitality to our guests, our friends, and our community.

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