maître d'

Example Sentences

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The maître d’ was so rude and they called security on us,” says Bernad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“A lot of times, you won’t even see the dog” until you seat the owners, said Ally Gallegos, a former maître d’ at an upscale neighborhood restaurant in the West Village.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

"I don't really see him as Fred Sirieix the maître d', I don't see him as anything other than my dad."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

He knows seemingly every staff member, from the maître d’ to the waiters.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2023

My jacket belongs to the restaurant and was offered as a loan by the maître d’, who apparently thought I would feel more comfortable dressed to lead a high-school marching band.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris