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Discovering Culinary Careers at
Relais & Châteaux
At Relais & Châteaux, gastronomy holds a central place in the experience we offer our guests. It reflects our commitment to promoting the diversity of cuisines, showcasing local products, supporting producers, all while respecting biodiversity and seasonality. Through their creativity and passion, our employees are the guardians of this vision of local and sustainable cuisine.
Thanks to these talents, Relais & Châteaux is proud to represent the largest network of chefs in the world and to include many Michelin-starred restaurants.
Positions to suit every taste
Whatever your level of experience, every talent can thrive in various positions, including:
Commis chef
Start your career by learning from the greatest chefs, and refine your skills every day.
Station chef
Bring your expertise and passion to ensure the excellence of every dish.
Sous-chef
Coordinate your team with skill, commitment, and a passion for sharing knowledge. Be the guardian of local, sustainable, and high-quality cuisine.
Head Chef
Alongside a dedicated team and committed local producers, build a cuisine that highlights the terroir and reflects who you are, in a meticulous pursuit of excellence.
Rewarding the expertise of our culinary professionals
In collaboration with its closest partners, Relais & Châteaux rewards the professional excellence of dedicated and passionate employees, through their professions. Each year, the Rising Chef Trophy honors a new-generation chef to celebrate their promising future.
In 2025, Relais & Châteaux and S. Pellegrino awarded the Rising Chef Trophy to Head Chef Elia Calcinotto and Pastry Chef Riccardo Celeghin, both working at the restaurant Agli Amici dal 1887 in Udine, Italy.
At 29 and 31 years old respectively, they embody this new generation of chefs trained at the highest level. Their creativity and ability to anticipate trends have earned them renown. They passionately share their values and vision with the younger members of the team, often involving them in their creative process.
Our advice for finding a kitchen job at Relais & Châteaux
Follow these steps to find the cooking job that suits you at Relais & Châteaux:
1. Browse our opportunities
Use our search engine to find culinary job offers that match your aspirations. Refine your search by specialty and location.
2. Discover our properties
Each Relais & Châteaux property has its own character and culinary style. Take the time to learn about the values and history of each establishment.
3. Apply with enthusiasm
When you find an opportunity that inspires you, apply by highlighting your passion and expertise. Above all, we are looking for authentic and committed talents.
Relais & Châteaux Restaurants: Culinary Art as a Signature Identity
At Relais & Châteaux restaurants, each dish reflects the chef’s local roots and expression. Thanks to the creativity of the cooks and the products grown on-site or sourced from passionate producers, gastronomy becomes an invitation to travel.
Our chefs and their kitchen teams showcase local and convivial cuisine where boldness and creativity reign. They are eager to share their unique expertise with you and introduce you to their interpretation of flavorful gastronomy.
Join us, help create unforgettable gastronomic memories, and become, yourself, a representative of culinary excellence at Relais & Châteaux.
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