Cheval Blanc Chef de Rang

About Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc is the luxury hospitality maison of the LVMH group, recognised for intimate, design‑led hotels that showcase French art de vivre, exceptional craftsmanship and high‑end gastronomy. Cheval Blanc properties combine individually curated restaurants, spa and lifestyle experiences to create destination hotels frequented by an international clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Rang to deliver an elegant, personalised front‑of‑house experience for hotel and restaurant guests.
• Prepare and maintain the service point and mise en place to the Maison's standards, ensuring compliance with HACCP hygiene procedures.
• Serve guests at the assigned station, managing orders, timings and presentation to guarantee fluid service and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with kitchen, stewarding, cellar and economat to ensure harmonised service and rapid issue resolution.
• Welcome guests, manage seating, cloakroom and departures with courtesy and professionalism, promoting the restaurant and hotel events.
• Contribute to upselling and suggestive selling of menu items and wines, aligning recommendations with guest preferences.
• Maintain impeccable personal presentation; wear and care for the provided uniform as required by Maison standards.

Qualifications

• BEP/CAP/BAC Professionnel in catering, hospitality or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Minimum three years' service experience in a luxury hotel or Michelin‑starred restaurant.
• Solid understanding of HACCP hygiene standards and safe food‑handling practices.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory; mastery of a third language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese or Portuguese) is strongly valued.
• Proven ability in high‑standard table service, guest relation & upselling techniques.
• Availability, flexibility and strong teamwork; high representational qualities and a customer‑centric attitude.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of progressive front‑of‑house experience in establishments of equivalent luxury or Michelin standard, with demonstrable competence in fine‑dining service and guest relations.

Education

BEP / CAP / BAC Professionnel in Restaurant / Hospitality or equivalent vocational qualification.

Workplace

Benefits

13th month salary after one year of service; access to LVMH private sales after six months; staff restaurant meals covered; uniform provided and laundered; 90% reimbursement of public transport pass (Pass Navigo, Vélib, Transilien); corporate Uber account (subject to eligibility rules); 100% coverage of bicycle parking subscription (conditions apply).

Culture

Cheval Blanc cultivates an exacting, service‑led culture rooted in French art de vivre and hospitality excellence. The Maison values refined craftsmanship, gastronomy and team members who demonstrate discretion, warmth and a desire to develop within a global luxury environment under the LVMH umbrella.

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