Maître | Château Neercanne*

As Maître, you lead the restaurant team of Restaurant Château Neercanne, a Michelin-starred restaurant at a 17th-century five-star château in Maastricht. Together with the Executive Chef, you are responsible for the restaurant's vision, objectives, and concept, ensuring a Michelin-star-level culinary experience for every guest. Department: Food & Beverage (F&B). Contract: Full-time.

Responsibilities

Lead the restaurant team; Develop the restaurant's vision, objectives, and concept together with the Executive Chef; Safeguard the guest experience, quality standards, and level of service; Lead the restaurant team on a daily basis and ensure collaboration between front-of-house and kitchen teams; Achieve revenue, cost, and quality targets; Serve as a visible and approachable point of contact for guests and colleagues; Responsible for wine purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relationships together with the Sommelier; Oversee staff scheduling and workforce planning; Coach, mentor, and train team members on the floor every day

Requirements

Proven experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry or high-end gastronomy; The ability to inspire, coach, and motivate team members; A strong sense of responsibility for team performance and guest satisfaction; Full-time availability; A passion for wine and gastronomy; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; A keen eye for detail and a continuous focus on quality; Professional appearance, proactive attitude, and the ability to perform well under pressure; Fluent in Dutch and English; A commitment to creating an exceptional culinary experience for every guest

Nice to have

WSET wine certification; Knowledge of German and/or French

Benefits

Challenging leadership role within a Michelin-starred restaurant; Opportunities for professional and personal development; 4-day workweek; Discount on a collective health insurance plan; Extensive package of employee benefits; Career advancement and training opportunities within Oostwegel Collection; Staff events and celebrations; Discounts at properties and with selected regional partners; Lease bike of your choice; Tax benefits on purchases such as sports memberships and selected retailers, including Bol.com and HelloFresh