VILLA LÀRIO, LAKE COMO
Operational site: Pognana Lario (Lago di Como)
www.villalario.com
VILLA LARIO, LAKE COMO – WHO ARE WE?
Villa Lario is a 20 suites exclusive property on the shore of iconic Lake Como. Nestled on 2 acres of historical garden, between lake and cliffs, Villa Lario allies modernity and heritage. After its last renovation in 2020, the property offer experience and services of international standards. With a philosophy of "home away from home", we offer to our clients a relax yet luxurious atmosphere in the off the beaten tracks location. In addition to the hospitality, we offer 1 restaurant and 1 lounge bar open to outside guests. To complete these services, the property has an infinity pool, a peer on the lake, a fitness room and will open in 2022 a private spa, all reserved for our guests.
WHY JOIN US?
Lake como is amongst, if not the most, requested destination in the world. Working in such a destination is very positioning in a professional career in hospitality. Villa Lario is the smallest of the most press praised & recognized hospitality structures on the lake associating high visibility in international press (Condé Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, the Telegraph amongst other) offering a warm and "home away from home" atmosphere, yet professional, to our guests.
Villa Lario is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family.
The candidate will join the F&B; Team which is operational on the entire property, from the restaurant to the pool, the large gardens, the lounge bar area and front lake. The Team is also active on the many events which are taking place on site during the whole season offering a large scope of experience on Food& Beverage.
Villa Làrio is looking for a Restaurant Manager with years of experience in the luxury service area to join our F&B; Department. We are looking for a passionate candidate who has good interpersonal and organizational skills and believes to have the propensity for relationships with customers.
What will you be doing?
- Detailed knowledge of the menu and being able to articulate it enthusiastically.
- Know the steps of service as outlined in the service manual.
- Make guests feel comfortable and enhance the guest experience.
- Inform guests of specials and menu changes.
- Anticipate guests' needs and exceed their expectations
- Supervise the clearing of tables and mise-en-place necessary for the next
course.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day. Inspect the
cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use.
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and
special requests to the kitchen.
- Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of assigned tables including ensuring
courses are cleared and tables are properly crumbled.
- Communicate with guests and other employees and ensure staff is working
together as a team to ensure optimum service.
- Delegate work to demi/commis during service
- Be able to take on Head Waiter duties in his/her absence, including the
training of Commis De Rangs & trainees
- To liaise with the Commis/ Demi to ensure that the preparations and mise en
place are correct and to the standard.
- Monitor and observe guests' dining experience.
- Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service.
- Provide constant reports to the F&B; Manager
- Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
What are we looking for?
Requirements:
- Work Experience in the Luxury Hospitality Sector
- Wine knowledge, refined tasting skills, and expertise in food and wine pairing
- Excellent knowledge of English and Italian
- Planning and organization of restaurant activities referring to executive Chef and F&B; manager (Bar – Restaurant – Room Service)
- Ability to collaborate with other departments (Kitchen - Bar - Events - Reception)
- Leadership
- Ability to manage one's collaborators both on a professional and human level
- Constant training of your staff
- Preparation of weekly timetables ensuring both service optimization and employee requests
- Welcoming customers at the restaurant, taking orders and supervising the performance of the service
- Banquet management during events
- Excellent communication skills, customer orientation
- Management of your suppliers and administrative documentation
- Restaurant Department Expense Monitoring
- Ability to handle complaints
- Problem Solving
- Application of current regulations relating to prevention and safety and the HACCP plan
PLACE OF WORK – PERIOD OF OFFER
Villa Lario is located at Pognana Lario on the East bank of lake Como in Lombardia, Italy, 20 minutes from the City of Como. Our offers are both seasonal and full year.
Contratto di lavoro: Tempo pieno, Tempo indeterminato, Tempo determinato
Durata contratto: 8 mesi
Retribuzione: a partire da €2.000,00 al mese
Vantaggi:
- Mensa aziendale
Disponibilità al pendolarismo/trasferimento:
- 22020 Pognana Lario, CO: Poter raggiungere agevolmente la sede lavorativa o avere intenzione di trasferirsi prima di iniziare il lavoro (Obbligatorio)
Domande di preselezione:
- Allegare si possibile foto al Curriculum
Esperienza:
- MAÎTRE: 4 anni (Obbligatorio)
- RESTAURANT MANAGER: 2 anni (Obbligatorio)
Lingua:
- inglese molto bene (Obbligatorio)
Data di inizio prevista: 15/04/2026