Maître Restaurant Vinkeles

Restaurant Vinkeles is looking for a Maître.

Are you ready to become the face of one of the most refined restaurants in the Netherlands, where not only the culinary dishes but also an unforgettable dining experience take center stage? Do you aspire to work at the absolute top of the Dutch fine dining scene and have a passion for the world of Michelin? Then we’re looking for you!

As Maître, you are the vital link between the kitchen and the guest. You are visible, present, personal — you welcome, guide, and create an evening where every detail is just right. Service that feels intuitive and alive.

Together with Executive Chef Jurgen van der Zalm, you’ll form a powerful duo that delivers not only top-level gastronomy, but a complete experience — an evening guests will remember for years to come. You lead your team with charm and vision, training them to excel not just technically, but also in making genuine connections.

At Vinkeles, we believe in sincere connection, with hospitality that truly moves you. You can make the difference. Do you recognize yourself in this vision of heartfelt hospitality? Read the article “The Lost Art of the Maître d’” and discover why your role is the one that truly matters.

Because the best evenings? You don’t just taste them — you feel them.

Located in the 5-star boutique hotel, The Dylan Amsterdam, Restaurant Vinkeles was establish in 2006 in an 18th-century bakery with a rich history. The ambiance provides the perfect setting to appreciate the craftsmanship of our Executive Chef, Jurgen van der Zalm, and his team. The cuisine, often described as ‘exciting, modest and refined,’ features an internationally inspired palette with a foundation in French culinary techniques. Restaurant Vinkeles has been awarded 2 Michelin stars and 17.5 Gault & Millau points.

The Dylan Amsterdam is an independent hotel, offering you ample freedom for creativity and introducing and implementing new ideas. If you are ready to contribute to the continuous success of Restaurant Vinkeles and thrive in a dynamic, high-quality service environment, we invite you to join our team.

Do you recognize yourself in the following points?

• Hospitality is in your nature, and you effortlessly create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• You have experience as a (assistant) leader in a high-end culinary restaurant and know how to inspire and guide a team with care and confidence.
• You possess in-depth expertise and technical finesse in both service and wine.
• You communicate with ease and sensitivity to language and tone — both in Dutch and English.

What can we offer you?

• Fixed weekend off on Sunday/Monday. Dinner service only.
• A competitive salary and travel allowance.
• Overnight stay in the hotel and dinner at Bar Brasserie OCCO after the probationary period.
• Discount at two Michelin-starred Restaurant Vinkeles, Bar Brasserie OCCO, High Wine and Chef’s Table até.
• 50% korting op de F&B bij partner hotels met de F&B Discount Card.
• Staff Rate at The Leading Hotels of the World worldwide.
• A Swapfiets will be ready for you from the start of your employment. This is fully reimbursed for a year.
• Various staff events.
• Discounts on insurance and gyms.

Will you be our new colleague? Send your CV and motivation via the link on this website or to hr@dylanamsterdam.com, attn. Simone van Hunnik.