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Guide Michelin Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Maitre D

Montecito, CA · On-site

$16.50/hr

MAÎTRE D' -- LITTLE MOUNTAIN | MONTECITO, CA Little Mountain is a wood-fired kitchen rooted in Montecito's coastal culture, added to the California Michelin Guide within six months of opening. We ...

Chef de Partie

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Since opening in 2021, Ernest has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for its ingredient-driven cooking and commitment to hospitality. At Ernest, we believe great restaurants are built by great ...

... have in a Michelin-level job. Primary Duties: To lead the FOH service team, along with the ... Inspire, guide, and organize our staff members using clear and constructive communication.

Guide service flow, support real-time decision-making, and ensure all guest interactions reflect ... or MICHELIN restaurants) * Expert-level knowledge of fine dining service, strong wine and menu ...

Server

Paso Robles, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Guide service flow, support real-time decision-making, and ensure all guest interactions reflect ... or MICHELIN restaurants) * Expert-level knowledge of fine dining service, strong wine and menu ...

Server

Paso Robles, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Guide service flow, support real-time decision-making, and ensure all guest interactions reflect ... or MICHELIN restaurants) * Expert-level knowledge of fine dining service, strong wine and menu ...

Service Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$92K - $97K/yr

... have in a Michelin-level job. Primary Duties: To lead the FOH service team, along with the ... Inspire, guide, and organize our staff members using clear and constructive communication.

Since opening in 2021, Ernest has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for its ingredient-driven cooking and commitment to hospitality. At Ernest, we believe great restaurants are built by great ...

Sous Chef at Coast Range Restaurant (Solvang, CA) Michelin Guide Rated Steak & Seafood restaurant. Coast Range Restaurant is seeking a skilled, driven Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen and uphold ...

Who We Are At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability, artistry and equity ... The restaurant achieved its first Michelin Star that same year and garnered a second the following ...

Sous Chef at Coast Range Restaurant (Solvang, CA) Michelin Guide Rated Steak & Seafood restaurant. Coast Range Restaurant is seeking a skilled, driven Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen and uphold ...

Guide clients through the planning process, including meetings, venue walkthroughs, and event ... Experience in fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, or high-end catering is ...

Server

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

About Crenn Dining Group At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability ... Host to Le Comptoir Crenn (1 Michelin star), where changing menus are cooked live in front of only ...

Pastry CDP

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Who We Are At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability, artistry and equity ... The restaurant achieved its first Michelin Star that same year and garnered a second the following ...

Guide clients through the planning process, including meetings, venue walkthroughs, and event ... Experience in fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, or high-end catering is ...

About Crenn Dining Group At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability ... The restaurant achieved its first Michelin Star that same year and garnered a second the following ...

Benu is a Three Michelin Star restaurant recognized internationally for its commitment to ... This role requires the ability to help guide service flow, support the dining room team, and ...

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

We are featured in the Michelin Guide and the SF Chronicles Bay Area Top 100 Restaurants. We are seeking an experienced, organized, hard-working Sous Chef to join our team. We have a solid ...

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A typical week for a Michelin Guide Inspector involves visiting a variety of restaurants, often anonymously, to evaluate food quality, service, and overall dining experience according to strict Michelin standards. Inspectors spend considerable time traveling, dining, taking detailed notes, and later compiling comprehensive reports. They usually work independently but sometimes collaborate with fellow inspectors to ensure consistency across reviews. The schedule can be demanding and include irregular hours, but it offers a unique opportunity to experience a diverse range of cuisines and play a key role in recognizing culinary excellence.

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Maitre D

Little Mountain

Montecito, CA • On-site

$16.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

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Job description

MAÎTRE D' — LITTLE MOUNTAIN | MONTECITO, CA

Little Mountain is a wood-fired kitchen rooted in Montecito's coastal culture, added to the California Michelin Guide within six months of opening. We collaborate with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen to source organic and biodynamic ingredients, and we bring the same intentionality to every guest interaction.

We're looking for someone exceptional: warm and precise, quietly confident, and genuinely invested in the art of hospitality. A vital role in any restaurant, we take our guest relations and our first hello, last goodbye at Little Mountain very seriously and the right person will feel that responsibility as a privilege and a joy!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Welcome every guest with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for their entire experience from the first moment of arrival
  • Own the reservation book nightly — managing table assignments, pacing, and flow to balance guest satisfaction with a healthy, building business
  • Build real relationships with regulars and VIPs, tracking preferences and delivering consistently personalized experiences
  • Contribute to pre-shift meetings with the service team, covering reservations and guest notes
  • Execute special requests seamlessly — dietary needs, seating preferences, private celebrations, milestone moments
  • Guide and train the host team in real time, modeling Little Mountain's standards with every interaction
  • Stay attuned to the room throughout service — tables resets, guests experiences, team supported
  • Handle guest concerns with professionalism and empathy, and know when to escalate to management

WHO YOU ARE

  • A polished, personable professional who leads with quiet confidence and genuine warmth
  • Highly organized and capable of managing competing priorities without losing composure
  • Skilled at reading a room — anticipating needs before they're expressed and responding with precision
  • An effective communicator who motivates those around them to hold a high standard
  • Someone who understands that great hospitality is built on consistency, memory, and sincere connection

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Maître D' or in a comparable fine dining or luxury hospitality role
  • Strong command of reservation platforms such as SevenRooms, Resy, or OpenTable
  • Experience in Michelin-recognized, Forbes-rated, or similarly distinguished environments preferred
  • Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills

BENEFITS

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance above industry standard
  • A team that takes the work seriously and each other warmly
  • Employee dining privileges
  • Access to hospitality, wine, and menu training opportunities

We're building something special at Little Mountain — and we'd love for you to be part of it!

More detail about Little Mountain, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/811054-Little-Mountain