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Job Description

Maitre D’ – 5-Star River Cruise Ship Immediate Start | Quality River Catering Ready for your next international hospitality challenge? Quality River Catering (QRC) provides full hotel operations on board luxury river cruise ships throughout Europe. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Maitre D’ to join a 5-star river cruise ship welcoming approximately 160 guests. Are you a natural leader with a passion for exceptional service, fine dining and creating unforgettable guest experiences? Then we would love to hear from you! Your role As Maitre D’, you are responsible for the restaurant and bar/lounge operations on board. You lead by example, motivate your international service team and ensure that every guest enjoys the highest standards of hospitality throughout their cruise. Working closely with the Head Chef and Hotel Manager, you oversee the daily operation, maintain service quality and create a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and colleagues. Your responsibilities Welcome guests and coordinate restaurant seating arrangements. Oversee daily breakfast buffets, three-course lunches and four-course dinners, including themed dining experiences. Coordinate the service team to ensure smooth and efficient food service. Organise special dining experiences, including the six-course farewell dinner. Manage the daily operation of the bar and lounge. Lead, motivate and train your team to maintain 5-star service standards. Ensure excellent mise en place, cleanliness and hygiene throughout the restaurant and bar. Coordinate closely with the Head Chef and Hotel Manager to ensure seamless hotel operations. Manage beverage stock, inventory and ordering. Drive onboard revenue through the effective upselling of wines, cocktails and premium beverages. Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and applicable food safety and hygiene standards. Your profile You are a hands-on leader who sets the example through outstanding service and genuine hospitality. You have proven experience in food and beverage operations, preferably in a high-end restaurant or hotel. You have extensive experience in a supervisory or management role within restaurant operations. You have knowledge of food allergies, allergens and HACCP procedures. You hold a valid social hygiene certificate or an equivalent qualification. You are a team player who knows how to motivate colleagues and create a positive atmosphere. You communicate clearly and confidently with guests and colleagues from different cultural backgrounds. You are fluent in English and German, both spoken and written, all other languages are seen as an aditional asset. You are organised, proactive and able to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. You remain calm under pressure and are flexible, practical and solution-oriented. You are willing to travel and spend extended periods on board an international river cruise ship. What we offer An exciting international position on board a 5-star river cruise ship. A high level of responsibility and independence. Competitive remuneration, appropriate to your experience and responsibilities. Accommodation and meals on board. A professional uniform. A share in the onboard tips. A work rotation of approximately 8 weeks on board followed by 2 weeks off. Further employment conditions will be discussed during the interview. Ready to come on board? If you are passionate about hospitality, confident in leading a team and ready to deliver exceptional guest experiences, we would like to meet you. Apply now for an immediate start! Send us your CV and motivation letter. Find out more about Quality River Catering at www.qr-catering.eu.

Core Responsibilities

Lead restaurant and bar/lounge operations aboard a luxury river cruise ship, coordinating dining service and ensuring high standards of guest hospitality, cleanliness, and food safety. Manage and train the service team, oversee beverage inventory and ordering, and increase onboard revenue through beverage upselling while coordinating with the Head Chef and Hotel Manager.

Requirements

Candidates should have substantial food and beverage experience, including supervisory or management experience in restaurant operations, and knowledge of allergens and HACCP procedures. They must hold a valid social hygiene certificate or equivalent, communicate fluently in English and German, and be willing to spend extended periods aboard an international river cruise ship.

Benefits

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Professional Uniform
• Share Of Onboard Tips
• Two Weeks Off After Approximately Eight Weeks On Board