Maitre at Fine Dining Restaurant

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting an experienced Maître for the summer season at a new fine dining restaurant in Menorca, with strong ambitions to achieve a Michelin star.

This role is central to the guest experience and requires a highly confident hospitality professional with strong fine dining service expertise and solid wine knowledge, combined with a hands-on, guest-focused approach.

You will be a key figure on the floor, ensuring seamless service execution and an elevated guest experience in line with Michelin-level standards.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Lead and manage the full front-of-house service operation during daily service
• Ensure an exceptional and consistent guest experience from arrival to departure
• Act as the main point of contact for guests on the floor, delivering personalised and attentive service
• Demonstrate strong wine knowledge, including recommendations, basic pairings, and confident guest guidance
• Oversee and coordinate the service team, ensuring smooth communication between kitchen and front of house
• Organise daily mise-en-place and ensure restaurant readiness before service
• Manage service flow, table pacing, and guest satisfaction during service periods
• Handle guest feedback, requests, and service recovery with professionalism and discretion
• Train and support front-of-house staff in service standards and wine fundamentals
• Work closely with the management and kitchen team to ensure alignment of service and culinary experience
• Maintain consistently high standards aligned with fine dining and Michelin-level expectations

BENEFITS:



• Seasonal contract (May–November), with potential extension and renewal for next season.
• €2398,71 gross/month
• Accommodation provided (free of charge) Sharing room with 2 more people.
• Opportunity to be part of a soon-to-be Michelin-starred restaurant project
• High-level working environment with international clientele
• Strong career-building opportunity in luxury hospitality
• Direct contract with the restaurant

• 4–5 years’ experience as a Maître in fine dining or Michelin-level restaurants
• Strong wine knowledge (service, recommendations, and guest interaction)
• Fluent in Spanish and English (mandatory)
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Proven leadership skills in a high-end restaurant environment
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-standard service setting
• Willingness to relocate and live in Menorca for the season
• Availability for approximately 48 hours per week during the service season

Important: Experience in a fine dining or gastronomic restaurant is a mandatory requirement for this position. Applications without this experience will not be considered.