The Head Bartender
Maël Ribeiro
At Maison Douce Époque, gastronomy meets the French art of living. The Bar des Dames is led by Head Bartender Maël Ribeiro, whose modern vision of mixology enhances the guest experience.
With nearly ten years of experience in luxury hospitality and fine dining, he has worked in prestigious establishments in France and abroad. His career notably took him to Ashford Castle in Ireland, an iconic five-star hotel, where he creates seasonal cocktails inspired by garden produce and hosts spirits tastings for an international clientele.
He then continued his career at Le Normandy in Deauville, a renowned establishment on the Normandy coast, as Assistant Head Bartender. There, he supervises the teams, organises masterclasses on leading spirits and helps maintain the service standards of luxury hospitality.
WSET-certified in wines and spirits, Maël now develops a signature cocktail menu at Maison Douce Époque, inspired by seasonality, exceptional ingredients and the elegance of gastronomy, in the spirit of leading maisons and establishments recognised by the Michelin Guide.