Maître d'Hôtel Responsible Café de la Paix
Location: InterContinental Paris Le Grand – Paris
About us:
Facing the Opéra Garnier, InterContinental Paris Le Grand embodies the timeless elegance of Paris, both past and present. A classified historical monument, it offers an immersive experience in the heart of the capital, blending iconic heritage, French art of living, and exceptional gastronomy at Café de la Paix. Recently restored, Le Grand Hôtel showcases the charm of a contemporary Belle Époque, making Paris shine in its most beautiful light.
Job Description:
Café de la Paix, a landmark of Parisian gastronomy, is looking for its Maître d'Hôtel Responsible to manage its restaurant team. As the guardian of service quality and the organization of the dining room and guest reception, you will supervise all service operations in a prestigious, high-volume environment. You will drive innovation, training, and operational excellence, fully aligned with the hotel’s standards.
Main Responsabilities:
• Supervise all operations of the dining room and guest reception
• Ensure smooth, fast, and courteous service for all clients
• Monitor adherence to quality standards and procedures
• Suggest improvements for service techniques and organization
• Coordinate services based on specific requirements of each table
• Contribute to optimizing sales and promoting other hotel services
• Master the menu items and daily specials
• Ensure service, hygiene, and safety procedures are followed
• Offer warm, personalized guest reception
• Represent French elegance and savoir-faire with courtesy and professionalism
• Respect budgets and internal procedures for performance and efficiency
• Train and evaluate team members
Profile:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Significant experience in a high-volume restaurant (ideally a brasserie or grand restaurant)
• Bilingual in French and English
• Knowledge of food and wine pairing is a plus
• Team spirit, availability, and strong leadership
• High sense of service, luxury, and commercial flair
• Mastery of Micros software and/or similar systems
• Hospitality degree is a plus
Benefits:
• Salary over 13 months
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 100% reimbursed public transport or up to €75/month for gas
• Paid public holidays after 1 year of service
• Employee rates and family discounts at over 6,500 IHG hotels worldwide
How to Apply?
If you’re driven by excellence, passionate about hospitality, and want to lead a legendary Parisian restaurant, please send your CV with a cover letter. We look forward to meeting you and discovering how you can help us continue to shine.
Paris Le Grand is an equal-opportunity employer. All applications will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.