Maître d'hôtel - Permanent contract at 100%, Epalinges

Ref 2581437 | Date: 28 Sept 2026

Démarche, Société Coopérative

Démarche is a non-profit cooperative society, recognized as being of public utility.

Founded in March 1992 in Yverdon-les-Bains, Démarche is a learning and civic enterprise, which brings together 11 structures or brands, all involving their action in the development of human potential through different economic, cultural, and environmental activities.

Its objective is twofold: to strengthen employability and to support integration into the labor market.

• Do you possess a CFC as a catering specialist, ideally supplemented by training in the field?
• Do you have proven experience of at least 5 years in a similar function and possess solid experience in the catering field?
• Do you master the different service techniques in the dining room and possess good knowledge of products and wines?
• Do you have experience in the management and coordination of a team and are comfortable organizing, distributing, and supervising work?
• Are you interested in the fields of support and training and are keen to transmit your expertise?
• Do you have strong interpersonal and pedagogical skills, allowing you to supervise, train, and help different audiences progress?
• Are you organized, rigorous, and flexible, possess good resistance to stress, and have a sense of communication and customer service?

To strengthen its teams, DEMARCHE is looking for its Hôtel - Restaurant l’Union in Épalinges, a

Maître d'hôtel (M/F) - Permanent contract at 100%, Epalinges

Your missions:

You ensure the smooth running of the restaurant and ensure that a quality welcome and service are offered to the clientele. You coordinate the activities of the dining room and supervise the team while actively participating in the support, training, and development of the skills of people in employment-training and apprentices.

• You welcome and take care of the clientele, from their arrival until their departure, and ensure their satisfaction at all times.
• You organize, coordinate, and supervise the service in the dining room in order to guarantee its quality and smooth running.
• You ensure coordination between the dining room and the kitchen and manage any incidents or complaints.
• You supervise and coordinate the activities of the team by organizing, distributing, and controlling the work.
• You manage the schedules of the dining room team and the beneficiaries.
• You ensure the follow-up of the cash register, closings, stocks, and orders, and control the goods received.
• You participate in the development of the food menu and the wine list and contribute to the good organization of the restaurant.
• You supervise, train, empower, and evaluate people in employment-training and apprentices, in order to develop their professional and personal skills and to promote their integration into the labor market.
• You set progression objectives, ensure their follow-up, and participate in evaluation interviews, in collaboration with the job coaches and the various socio-professional stakeholders.
• You participate in the welcome, training, and coaching of employees and contribute to the development and cohesion of the team.
• You ensure compliance with rules and procedures regarding hygiene, safety, and the use of work equipment.

We offer you:

• A creative and dynamic environment, in constant evolution
• Great work autonomy
• An annual internal continuing education program
• 6 weeks of vacation
• Rotating schedules from Monday to Saturday

Contract duration 1st January 2027

Activity rate 100%

Location Epalinges, Hôtel-restaurant de l’Union

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