Maitre D'hotel

**Company Description**
Vermelho Melides Hotel is a luxury oasis nestled in the picturesque Alentejo landscape, providing our guests with a truly memorable experience. Our restaurant, Xtian, is a culinary gem that celebrates the authenticity of traditional portuguese cuisine, with a focus on Alentejo cuisine. We are committed to offering excellent service and a world-class dining experience.

**We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.**
**Job Description** AS** **MAITRE D'HOTEL**

You will be the privileged contact for your client and will be able to adapt to their requests, advise them and offer them a personalized and memorable service.
Involved in the daily operational management of the establishment, you will work in close collaboration with our Chef in charge of the Restaurant.
- The Maitre d'hôtel efficiently allocates and directs the work tasks of the outlets according to the directives received.
- He/she ensures that the customer is well looked after.
- He/she offers an attentive service adapted to the customer's needs.
- He/she adapts his/her organisation and staffing levels according to the activity.
- Participate in inventories of crockery, china, cutlery, furniture and audiovisual equipment.
- He/she ensures that his/her teams are well presented.
- He/she organises and controls the work of his/her team.
- He/she ensures the cleanliness of his/her workplace and food safety (HACCP). He/she is in permanent contact with all sectors of the hotel.

**Qualifications**

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in supervisory or management roles in high-quality restaurants.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for hospitality and quality service.
- Knowledge of Alentejo and portuguese cuisine is an advantage.
- Food safety certification is desirable.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Fluency in English and/or Portuguese is essential (any other languages are a plus).

**Additional Information** BENEFITS**:

- Opportunity to work in a prestigious restaurant.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Accommodation possibility.
- Constant training
- Professional growth within a growing organization.