Maître | Château Neercanne*

Château Neercanne; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day workweek

Full-time position

Health insurance discount

Employee benefits package

Career advancement

Unique location at forefront of Dutch

Job summary

Oostwegel Collection’s Restaurant Château Neercanne seeks a Maître to lead the restaurant team and deliver Michelin-star-level guest experiences. You will work with the Executive Chef to shape the vision and ensure exceptional service in a historic, five-star setting.

You’ll inspire staff, safeguard quality, coordinate front-of-house and kitchen operations, and manage wine purchasing with the Sommelier. A four-day workweek, full-time, and attractive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in hospitality or high-end gastronomy.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and motivate team members.
• Strong sense of responsibility for team performance and guest satisfaction.
• Full-time availability.
• Wine passion; a WSET certification is considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eye for detail and focus on quality.
• Professional appearance, proactive attitude, and ability to perform well under pressure.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.
• Commitment to creating an exceptional culinary experience for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant team to the highest standards and ensure Michelin-star level guest experiences.
• Safeguard guest experience, quality standards, and service levels of a Michelin-starred establishment.
• Oversee daily operations and foster collaboration between front-of-house and kitchen.
• Translate organizational objectives into actionable plans for the team to hit revenue, cost, and quality targets.
• Serve as a visible contact for guests and colleagues and exceed expectations with personal attention.
• Collaborate with the Sommelier on wine purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relations.
• Manage staff scheduling and workforce planning for optimal coverage.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members on the floor every day to balance working with the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest satisfaction

Wine knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Under pressure

Dutch-English fluency

German/French helpful

Job description

Service at the Highest Level

As Maître, you are the face of Restaurant Château Neercanne*. With your hospitality, leadership skills, and keen eye for detail, you ensure that every guest enjoys an unforgettable culinary experience in our award-winning restaurant.

About the Position

Would you like to work in a place where gastronomy, hospitality, and history come together? At Château Neercanne, you will have that opportunity. Our unique 17th-century five-star château is an iconic destination where luxury, culinary excellence, and exceptional guest experiences take center stage.

With seven exclusive suites, the Michelin-starred Restaurant Château Neercanne, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded L'Auberge, and an impressive network of historic marlstone caves, we offer our guests an experience they simply cannot find anywhere else.

At Restaurant Château Neercanne, Executive Chef Robert Levels creates refined, French-inspired cuisine, prepared with the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

Details

Location: Château Neercanne
Department: Food & Beverage (F&B)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: A gross monthly salary ranging from €3,434.73 to €4,356.07 based on full-time employment (all-in)

As Maître, you will lead the ambitious restaurant team of Restaurant Château Neercanne*. Together with the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for further developing the restaurant's vision, objectives, and concept, while ensuring that every guest enjoys a Michelin-star-level culinary experience.

• Through your personality, expertise, and leadership, you inspire, motivate, and elevate the team to the highest standards.
• As the person ultimately responsible for the restaurant, you safeguard the guest experience, quality standards, and level of service expected of a Michelin-starred establishment.
• You lead the restaurant team on a daily basis, ensure seamless collaboration between the front-of-house and kitchen teams, and actively participate in the operation.
• Achieving revenue, cost, and quality targets comes naturally to you, and you are able to translate organizational objectives into clear actions for your team.
• You serve as a visible and approachable point of contact for both guests and colleagues, consistently exceeding expectations through personal attention and attention to detail.
• Together with the Sommelier, you are responsible for wine purchasing, inventory management, and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• You oversee staff scheduling and ensure efficient workforce planning.
• You know how to balance working with your team and working on your team. You continuously optimize performance by coaching, mentoring, and training team members on the floor every day.

You are a natural host or hostess with a passion for gastronomy and inspiring people. You know better than anyone how to lead a team while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• 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; a WSET wine certification is considered an advantage
• 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; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage
• A commitment to creating an exceptional culinary experience for every guest

We offer a challenging leadership role within a Michelin-starred restaurant where gastronomy, hospitality, and quality come together. As part of our growing family-owned company, you will have ample opportunities to develop yourself both professionally and personally. In addition, choosing Oostwegel Collection means choosing:

• A full-time position with a 4-day workweek
• A gross monthly salary ranging from €3,434.73 to €4,356.07 based on full-time employment (all-in)
• A discount on a collective health insurance plan
• An extensive package of employee benefits
• Career advancement and training opportunities within Oostwegel Collection
• The opportunity to work at a unique location at the forefront of Dutch gastronomy
• Spectacular staff events and celebrations
• Discounts at our properties and with selected regional partners
• A lease bike of your choice
• Tax benefits on purchases such as sports memberships and selected retailers, including Bol.com and HelloFresh