Vacant job

House of Ven – Ven, Skåne

Do you want to work in one of Scandinavia's most unique gastronomic environments – right on an island where nature, culture, and hospitality meet?

House of Ven is now looking for a Head Waiter / Maître d’ hotel with wine expertise who wants to become a key person in our guest experience.

Working on an island is a bit different and for most of us, it’s also a lifestyle. Many of our employees choose to live on the island, in staff housing or permanently, and take part in island life as a whole.

About the role

As a Head Waiter with us, you have a central operational role in the dining room. You work closely with the Head Chef and/or Restaurant Manager and are responsible for creating a warm, professional, and well-coordinated hospitality.

You are the management's extended arm in the dining room and a natural link between the kitchen, service, and guests.

The special aspect of working on an island

Working on Ven also means:

• A strong team culture where we live and work closely together
• A calmer pace outside of service, but high focus when it matters
• Proximity to nature, the sea, and authenticity
• A workplace that often becomes a second home

It is important that you feel this suits your life situation and personality.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate service in the dining room
• Prepare and set up the restaurant for service
• Ensure high quality in hospitality, pace, and guest flow
• Actively work with wine recommendations and beverage service
• Be daily support and a role model for the serving team
• Ensure clear communication between the dining room and kitchen
• Stay updated on menus, guests, and booking status
• Assist with hotel check-ins & check-outs and bookings as needed
• Participate in events, themed dinners, and special arrangements

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience as a head waiter, maître d’, senior server, or similar
• Has good wine knowledge and a genuine interest in food & drink
• Is confident, structured, and solution-oriented
• Thrives in a close-knit island environment with a strong team spirit
• Has a high sense of service and natural authority
• Speaks Swedish and/or English fluently

Documented wine education and/or experience as a sommelier or equivalent is an advantage.

Formal education is a plus, but we also value practical experience, passion, and the ability to convey wine and beverages in an inspiring way.

We offer

• A unique workplace on the island of Ven in Öresund
• A professional, ambitious, warm, and creative work environment
• Opportunities for development within gastronomy, wine, and hospitality
• A workplace where sustainability, quality, and human values are at the center