Prada Maître d'Hôtel

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Lead
Posted
May 31, 2026

About Prada

Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.

Maître d'Hôtel position at Torre restaurant in Milan, Italy. Lead fine dining service for a luxury establishment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of dining room service and guest reception
  • Manage table assignments, reservations, and guest flow
  • Train and supervise service staff to maintain excellence standards
  • Ensure compliance with service protocols and presentation standards
  • Cultivate lasting relationships with valued guests and handle service recovery
  • Coordinate with the kitchen to ensure synchronised service timing
  • Monitor service quality and address guest concerns with discretion and professionalism

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in fine dining service
  • Demonstrated mastery of Italian and international dining protocols
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate service teams
  • Fluent in multiple languages preferred
  • Knowledge of wine and beverage service standards
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication abilities

Skills

Restaurant management Staff supervision and training Guest relations and hospitality Table management systems Wine and beverage knowledge Bilingual or multilingual communication Problem resolution Cultural awareness

Experience

Minimum 5–7 years in fine dining service, with at least 2–3 years in a maître d'hôtel or head waiter capacity at a Michelin-starred or equivalent luxury restaurant.

Education

Hospitality management diploma or equivalent professional training preferred; formal sommelier or beverage certification advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Culture

Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.

About Cerulean

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Prada

Prada Maître d'Hôtel

Milan, Italy

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