Maître d'hôtel (fulltime) | Aurum
In our gastronomic restaurant Aurum, we are looking for a Maître d’Hôtel to strengthen our team.
The Aurum team serves balanced and refined dishes in a unique setting.
Aurum is part of the five-star Kasteel van Ordingen, a gem in the heart of Haspengouw (near Sint-Truiden and Hasselt). The castle estate also includes 32 rooms and suites, Bistro Richard, a wellness area, a maximalist lounge, 3 meeting rooms for business events, as well as a pear orchard and vineyard. As a member of Relais & Châteaux, we strive to provide an exceptional guest experience in a family-oriented and authentic environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the dining room team at Restaurant Aurum
- Provide each guest with a unique fine dining experience and ensure professional, dynamic service
- Participate in mise en place
- Welcome guests warmly and escort them to their tables
- Take and process orders
- General product and beverage knowledge
- Knowledge of and interest in wines is a plus
- Maintain order and cleanliness in the dining room
- Ensure smooth communication between the chef, kitchen team, and hotel reception, including regarding special requests and allergies
- Organize back-office operations
- Maintain and replenish stock
- Accurately handle cash register operations and payments
Profile
- Passion for hospitality and high-level gastronomy
- Strong sense of responsibility and perseverance
- Work experience in a similar role and/or in a fine dining restaurant
- Motivated and ambitious to exceed guest expectations
- Excellent social and communication skills
- Friendly and polished appearance, with a broad smile
- Solution-oriented team player who can also work independently
- Flexible and stress-resistant attitude
- Broad language skills in Dutch, English, and/or French
Offer
- A challenging position where your talent for hospitality is fully utilized
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Become part of a young, enthusiastic, and dynamic team in a gastronomic restaurant
- Job security within a successful 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel
- Competitive salary in accordance with your experience
- On-the-job training
- Fixed vacation periods
- Eco vouchers and year-end bonus
Interested?
Send your CV and cover letter to hr@kasteelvanordingen.be
For more info call +32 (0)11 58 68 18