Cheval Blanc Front-of-House Supervisor
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2026
About Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc is the luxury hospitality maison of the LVMH group, offering highly curated hotel and restaurant experiences that celebrate craftsmanship and the French Art de Vivre. The brand operates signature urban and resort addresses globally and emphasizes refined service, culinary excellence and bespoke guest experiences.
Cheval Blanc (LVMH) in Paris seeks a Front-of-House Supervisor for Langosteria restaurant — permanent full-time hospitality supervisor role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and receive guests as the first ambassador of the restaurant, ensuring an impeccable and memorable client experience in accordance with the Maison’s standards.
- Lead, coach and supervise the service team (Chefs de Rang, Commis), including recruitment, training, scheduling and performance evaluation to maintain service excellence.
- Own the operational flow of service: seatings, mise en place, coordination with kitchen, quality control and resolution of guest feedback.
- Ensure team mastery of the menu, wine list and product knowledge; drive upselling and commercial initiatives during service.
- Monitor service standards, hygiene compliance (HACCP) and front-of-house inventory; collaborate on cost control and basic financial indicators (turnover, ratios, stock management).
- Represent the restaurant at gastronomic events and ensure the service team projects the brand’s values and image at all times.
- Use property systems and reporting tools (Micros, Opera Cloud, Pack Office) for daily management and handovers.
Qualifications
- Higher education in hospitality or culinary arts (BTS or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience in luxury hospitality.
- Minimum five years’ experience in a luxury hotel or starred restaurant with prior supervisory responsibility.
- Solid knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards applicable to high-end F&B operations.
- Proven management skills: recruiting, training, organising, developing and evaluating teams.
- Commercial aptitude and strong communication skills; proven ability to drive service sales and guest satisfaction.
- Operational understanding of revenue, ratios and stock management.
- Proficiency in Pack Office, Micros and Opera Cloud.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory; additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, Chinese or Portuguese are an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in luxury hotel or Michelin‑starred restaurant service, including prior supervisory responsibility.
Education
Higher education in Hospitality/Catering (BTS or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
13th month salary after one year of seniority; access to LVMH private sales after six months; staff restaurant meals provided; uniform supplied and laundered; 90% reimbursement of transport pass (Pass Navigo, Vélib, Transilien); Uber Business account available for night hours (conditions apply); 100% covered bike parking subscription (conditions apply).
Culture
Cheval Blanc fosters a highly refined, service‑centric culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and personalised hospitality. As part of LVMH, the Maison emphasises excellence, collaboration and talent development within an inspiring, guest‑focused environment.
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