Chef de Rang

The Standard Hotel; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 31 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent contract

20 days vacation + public holidays

One meal per working day

F&B discounts 25%

Travel discounts via StandardAdvantage

Employee referral sponsorship

Transport cost reimbursement

Eco-cheques

Monthly social committee activities

Résumé du poste

The Standard, Brussels is seeking a Chef de Rang to join its luxury team in Brussels. The role requires professionalism, strong communication, and a passion for hospitality in a dynamic, design-driven environment.

Responsibilities include setting up the dining room, assisting during service, and coordinating post-service duties. Fluency in French and English is mandatory; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as Chef de Rang or in a similar role in a lifestyle hotel or large 4–5 star hotel in Brussels or the Benelux region.
• Proficiency in French and English is mandatory; Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to live and work in the EU legally.

Responsabilités

• Prepare the room before service: set tables, arrange furniture, linens and decor; brief clerks and team members.
• During service: take orders from the maître d'hôtel, relay to kitchen staff and assist service.
• After service: clear and reset tables; maintain order and cleanliness; assist with banquets and buffets.

Connaissances

Row & restaurant management

Sociable

Organized

Proactive

English & French fluency

Description du poste

Open since May 2025, The Standard, Brussels is the third property of the hotel brand in Europe.

Located in the city’s northern district, The Standard, Brussels brings to Belgium the brand’s philosophy, focused on design, culture and animation.

With 180 rooms (and 20 residences), this contemporary and brand new project offers many spaces designed to accommodate the emblematic day and night life of The Standard. A greenhouse on the ground floor invites guests and locals to discover the lobby lounge, restaurant and terrace. Upstairs, The Rooftop houses its own restaurant, bar and garden—a place that is set to become a must-see destination in the neighborhood. Throughout the building, additional public and private spaces are planned to host various events.

The Standard, Brussels welcomes a new generation of creative and dynamic customers, in perfect harmony with the spirit of the brand. In Brussels, the characteristic mix of The Standard—a hospitality that is at once playful, sophisticated and unexpected—will find its roots and resonance in the local culture.

The simple promise of The Standard is precisely that it has nothing standard.

Founded in 1999, the brand aims to push aesthetic boundaries and shake up conventions, while paying close attention to every detail, by getting involved in local communities, by offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for our teams and, of course, by guaranteeing our customers a simply unforgettable experience.

We are a brand that celebrates diversity, creativity and authenticity, and we are looking for our future Chef de Rang who share our 'Anything but Standard' philosophy.

MAIN TASKS

1. Before the service

Setting up the room: cleans (putty) the equipment and furniture of the room, arranges tables and chairs, table linens; places cutlery and dishes; decorates the tables and the room (table decorations, flowers, etc.)
set up for appetizers, desserts, coffee and accessories
give work instructions to the clerks and 1⁄2 head row manager(s) and participate in the work

2. During the service

receives the order from the maître d'hotel; takes cognizance of the course of the meal; transmits the order, giving the necessary instructions, to the kitchen staff
participates in the service; monitors the rapid progress of occupations

3. After the service

clear the tables, carry out the setup for the next service
arrange and tidy the service equipment; ensure order and cleanliness in the room
takes part in the preparation and execution of parties, banquets or buffets

Do you have what it takes to become a Chef de Rang at the Standard, Brussels?

A minimum of one year’s experience as Chef de Rang, 1/2-Chef de rang or other, ideally acquired in a similar Lifestyle hotel or a large 4 or 5 star hotel in Brussels or the Benelux region.

The ideal candidate will also have to...

• Have a good understanding and knowledge of row and restaurant room management
• In addition to experience in the industry, we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of skills and welcome applications from individuals in the arts, music or entertainment fields.
• Be very sociable, motivated, and proactive, while demonstrating professionalism and positivity in all interactions.
• Be very organized with great attention to detail.
• Experience opening hotels is an asset.
• Proficiency in French and English is mandatory, while Dutch is a plus.

We are defined by the richness of our personalities, the diversity of our backgrounds and lifestyles. If you think you have what it takes to become a Chef de Rang at the Standard, Brussels, we would be delighted to receive your application.

All applicants must be able to live and work in the EU legally. Proof of this eligibility will be required before employment begins.

Included Benefits

• Permanent contract - Open-ended contract
• 20 days of paid vacation + public holidays
• One meal per working day
• Discounts on international travel via the Standard Advantage platform
• Preferential rates for employees and their families in all Standard and Bunkhouse establishments
• F&B discounts of 25%
• Sponsorship program for recruitment (Employee Referral)
• Participation in the reimbursement of transport costs
• Eco-cheques
• Internal social committee organizing with monthly activities