Restaurant Director M/F - 1* Michelin Gastronomic Restaurant - Chateau de Courcelles
A member of Relais & Châteaux since 1992, the Château de Courcelles **** opened its doors more than 35 years ago. Located in the heart of the triangle formed by the cities of Soissons, Laon, and Reims, the Château is at the gateway to Champagne and only 1h30 from Paris. Its 20-room hotel attracts guests looking for an authentic 17th-century Château where they can enjoy a 25-hectare park consisting of a French Garden, a forest, a tennis court, and an outdoor swimming pool heated during fine weather. The Château was awarded a Michelin Key in 2024, guaranteeing a unique stay experience. The gastronomic restaurant, awarded a star in March 2025, La Table de Courcelles, is managed by Chef Massimiliano Sena, who held a star for 8 years before joining the Château in June 2024. His cuisine, as elegant to the eye as it is refined for the palate, promises an experience rich in color and flavor. Constantly evolving for several years, the Château de Courcelles equipped itself two years ago with a large Orangerie hosting leisure and corporate events and also plans to open a local Brasserie, new rooms, a gym, and many more. The estate brings together 40 employees from all backgrounds forming a young, dynamic, and professional team.
We are looking for a Restaurant Director M/F in CDI for our recently Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant "La Table de Courcelles". A hands-on man or woman, endowed with an innate sense of service, dynamic and smiling, you are passionate about passing on your craft and about gastronomy.
Missions: Team management, Coordination and supervision of all service activities, as well as scheduling, Participation in service, taking orders, Supervision of teams, Cellar and wine management, Perfect knowledge of the menu and its products, Ensuring the follow-up and control of dining rooms and side stations, Carrying out end-of-service operations, Ability to anticipate and manage customer complaints, Guaranteeing service excellence and compliance with hotel standards, Banquet & event service (weddings, seminars, and other events), Participating in inventory and stock management, Knowledge of hygiene and safety rules, Receiving and checking deliveries, Management of supplies and stock, Carrying out inventories, cellar organization, Participation in workshops: commented tastings, cellar tours… Integrating the establishment's culture into one's behavior, Sharing knowledge in the field of oenology, Participating in estate visits and suggesting new references.
Profile sought: Experience as an assistant restaurant director or maître d’hôtel in a gastronomic restaurant. Fluent English, a second language is appreciated, Excellent presentation, Very good knowledge of service standards and the requirements of a luxury clientele, Relais&Chateaux experience would be an additional asset, Autonomy and initiative-taking are appreciated, Taste for teamwork, A hands-on person, Knowledge of wines and champagnes is required. Driving license (Permis B)
Your benefits: CDI contract, executive status (cadre), Meals provided on your days of presence, Two consecutive rest days during the week depending on activity, Sharing of tips, 2-week annual closure in January, Relais Team advantage from Relais & Châteaux at the end of the trial period: A rate of €150 per night, breakfast included, in all brand hotels, subject to availability, An aperitif and -25% discount on the menu and menus of member restaurants of the brand, Preferential rates in our gastronomic restaurant: -50% on our menu and our finest menus, Pleasant working environment, within a lush 25-hectare park and a historic 17th-century building, Annual staff evening, occasional events throughout the year for the teams, and a warm working atmosphere, Proximity to the cities of Reims and Paris, easily accessible from the Château, As the Château is well known in the region, the Management team can assist the candidate in their housing search.
Your salary:
- Depending on experience, starting from €3800 Gross