Maitre d'Hotel

About the Company

La Villa Gallici 5* is a hotel-restaurant part of the Relais & Châteaux collection, featuring 23 rooms in the heart of Aix en Provence. This 18th-century bastide offers a refined baroque atmosphere and a lush green setting, recognized by Condé Nast Traveller and Michelin.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients with elegance and professionalism
• Supervise and coordinate dining room service to ensure fluidity
• Manage and train the floor team (chefs de rang, commis, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and Relais & Châteaux procedures
• Coordinate between the dining room, kitchen, and bar
• Manage reservations and client relations to build loyalty
• Maintain impeccable presentation of the dining area and team

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Maître d'Hôtel in fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurants
• Mastery of dining room service techniques and organization
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a team
• Ability to handle high-pressure environments with calm and professionalism
• Fluency in English is mandatory; a second language is a plus

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Meal allowance
• Uniform provided and maintained
• Hotel parking available
• Preferential rates at Relais & Châteaux establishments
• Attractive tips