Murrays Maître D’
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2025 |
| Location: | Whittlebury, Towcester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Whittlebury Park |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job description
At Whittlebury Park, we are seeking an experienced Maître d' to join our acclaimed 3 AA Rosette restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional with a fine dining background, keen to elevate their career within our prestigious four-star hotel.
Nestled in hundreds of acres of ancient parkland, Whittlebury offers a 254-bedroom, four-star hotel, conference and training centre, and award-winning facilities including a 3 AA Rosette restaurant, luxurious spa, and a 36-hole championship golf course.
Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience, based on 45 hours per week.
What will you do?
As Murray’s Maître d', you will:
Lead the seamless operation of our 3 AA Rosette restaurant, ensuring exceptional service and refined dining experiences.
Assist the Food & Beverage Manager in delivering a high-performance culture, nurturing a motivated and knowledgeable team.
Maintain our fine dining standards, ensuring the highest levels of hospitality, attention to detail, and guest engagement.
Personally oversee guest reservations, ensuring tailored experiences for special occasions
Work closely with our Executive Chef to facilitate menu administration, brief sheets, and product knowledge.
Support revenue enhancement through upselling initiatives and innovation within the restaurant.
As the ideal candidate for this role, you are an experienced Maître d' with a background in fine dining, ideally within a 2/3 AA Rosette or Michelin-starred establishment. You have exceptional food, wine, and spirit knowledge, with WSET or CMS qualifications being a strong advantage. Your leadership skills set you apart—you know how to mentor, train, and inspire a team, fostering a high-performance culture in our prestigious 4-star hotel setting. Your professional yet personable approach ensures that every guest enjoys an impeccable dining experience. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and financially astute, always looking for ways to enhance service standards and drive revenue growth.
If you’re ready to bring your passion for hospitality to an award-winning restaurant, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
At Whittlebury Park, we believe in rewarding our dedicated staff with a fantastic range of benefits. When you join our team, you can look forward to:
Free Golf & Leisure Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to our Leisure Club if you work a minimum of 40 hours each month, and a complimentary Golf membership if you work a minimum of 60 hours each month.
Free Staff Meals: Savour a delicious meal whilst on duty, on us!
Healthcare Cashback: Get cashback on essential healthcare expenses (contracted hours staff only).
Employee Awards: Be recognised and rewarded for your hard work and dedication, whether it’s through our Employee of the Month scheme or Welcome to Workdays.
Exclusive Discounts:
Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off on food and drink, including our delicious Sunday carvery.
Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments, and exclusive staff offers.
Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays.
Join us at Whittlebury Park and take advantage of these amazing benefits while working in a beautiful, award-winning environment!
Whether we are welcoming corporate working groups, hosting family celebrations and wedding parties, or providing respite to those hoping to escape the pressures of life and simply relax, our mission is always to make someone’s day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Tips
Benefits:
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free fitness classes
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Overtime
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/07/2025
At Whittlebury Park, we are seeking an experienced Maître d' to join our acclaimed 3 AA Rosette restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional with a fine dining background, keen to elevate their career within our prestigious four-star hotel.
Nestled in hundreds of acres of ancient parkland, Whittlebury offers a 254-bedroom, four-star hotel, conference and training centre, and award-winning facilities including a 3 AA Rosette restaurant, luxurious spa, and a 36-hole championship golf course.
Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience, based on 45 hours per week.
What will you do?
As Murray’s Maître d', you will:
Lead the seamless operation of our 3 AA Rosette restaurant, ensuring exceptional service and refined dining experiences.
Assist the Food & Beverage Manager in delivering a high-performance culture, nurturing a motivated and knowledgeable team.
Maintain our fine dining standards, ensuring the highest levels of hospitality, attention to detail, and guest engagement.
Personally oversee guest reservations, ensuring tailored experiences for special occasions
Work closely with our Executive Chef to facilitate menu administration, brief sheets, and product knowledge.
Support revenue enhancement through upselling initiatives and innovation within the restaurant.
As the ideal candidate for this role, you are an experienced Maître d' with a background in fine dining, ideally within a 2/3 AA Rosette or Michelin-starred establishment. You have exceptional food, wine, and spirit knowledge, with WSET or CMS qualifications being a strong advantage. Your leadership skills set you apart—you know how to mentor, train, and inspire a team, fostering a high-performance culture in our prestigious 4-star hotel setting. Your professional yet personable approach ensures that every guest enjoys an impeccable dining experience. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and financially astute, always looking for ways to enhance service standards and drive revenue growth.
If you’re ready to bring your passion for hospitality to an award-winning restaurant, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
At Whittlebury Park, we believe in rewarding our dedicated staff with a fantastic range of benefits. When you join our team, you can look forward to:
Free Golf & Leisure Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to our Leisure Club if you work a minimum of 40 hours each month, and a complimentary Golf membership if you work a minimum of 60 hours each month.
Free Staff Meals: Savour a delicious meal whilst on duty, on us!
Healthcare Cashback: Get cashback on essential healthcare expenses (contracted hours staff only).
Employee Awards: Be recognised and rewarded for your hard work and dedication, whether it’s through our Employee of the Month scheme or Welcome to Workdays.
Exclusive Discounts:
Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off on food and drink, including our delicious Sunday carvery.
Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments, and exclusive staff offers.
Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays.
Join us at Whittlebury Park and take advantage of these amazing benefits while working in a beautiful, award-winning environment!
Whether we are welcoming corporate working groups, hosting family celebrations and wedding parties, or providing respite to those hoping to escape the pressures of life and simply relax, our mission is always to make someone’s day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Tips
Benefits:
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free fitness classes
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Overtime
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/07/2025