Cheval Blanc Demi Head Waiter (Demi Chef de Rang)
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc is the ultra-luxury hospitality house of LVMH, operating a portfolio of highly curated hotels and private estates renowned for personalised service, refined gastronomy and exceptional design. Cap Estel, operated under the Cheval Blanc maison, is a discreet Côte d’Azur property combining intimate scale with Michelin-starred cuisine and dedicated guest amenities.
Cheval Blanc — Nice: Demi Head Waiter (Demi Chef de Rang) at Cap Estel. Contract role; 3+ years’ experience, HACCP, fluent French & English.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-standard table service across shifts to ensure a seamless, refined guest experience.
- Support Chef de Rang and Maître d’Hôtel in orchestrating the dining room, anticipating guest needs and directing the service team’s gestures.
- Prepare and organise the point-of-sale: mise en place, station setup, stock replenishment and closing duties.
- Enforce and maintain hygiene and food-safety standards in line with HACCP requirements.
- Contribute to a polished atmosphere through attention to detail, timing and personalized guest interaction.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in hospitality or catering (BEP / CAP / Bac Pro in restauration or equivalent).
- Proven background in luxury hotels or starred restaurants; minimum three years’ experience in a similar setting.
- Formal knowledge and application of HACCP food-safety standards.
- Fluent French and English, both spoken and written.
- Strong mastery of fine-dining service techniques and table management.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in luxury hospitality or upscale gastronomic restaurants; internships or earlier placements in comparable establishments are valued.
Education
BEP/CAP/BAC Pro in Hospitality, Restaurant Service or equivalent vocational qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Benefits
Possibility of staff accommodation; meals provided during working hours; uniform supplied and laundered; energetic, passionate teams.
Culture
The maison cultivates an atmosphere of discreet luxury and culinary excellence, blending Riviera heritage with contemporary hospitality standards. Teams are small, highly skilled and service-focused, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, meticulousness and personalised guest relations.
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