Head Waiter – Fine Dining & Wine Service Lead

Pellestova Hotel Hafjell; Lillehammer; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellestova Hotel Hafjell in Lillehammer invites a skilled Head Waiter to lead daily service in the fine-dining restaurant Slakteriet, greeting and seating guests, coordinating formal table service and managing reservations with a warm, professional touch.

You will supervise front-of-house staff, plan shifts, assist training, uphold hygiene and service standards, and collaborate with the kitchen to deliver seamless tasting menus, wine pairings, and guest experiences that reflect the hotel's high

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining and tasting menus.
• Wine knowledge and ability to discuss pairings with guests.
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily service operations in the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant Slakteriet, greeting and seating guests, coordinating table service and managing reservations.
• Supervise front-of-house staff, organize shift plans, support training, and ensure adherence to hygiene and service standards; collaborate with kitchen to coordinate food and beverage service and handle special requests.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Wine knowledge

Scandinavian language

Driver's license

Job description

Pellestova Hotel Hafjell in Lillehammer invites a skilled Head Waiter to lead daily service in the fine-dining restaurant Slakteriet, greeting and seating guests, coordinating formal table service and managing reservations with a warm, professional touch.

You will supervise front-of-house staff, plan shifts, assist training, uphold hygiene and service standards, and collaborate with the kitchen to deliver seamless tasting menus, wine pairings, and guest experiences that reflect the hotel's high