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Relais & Châteaux
At Relais & Châteaux, gastronomy is at the heart of the experiences we create for our guests. It reflects our commitment to celebrating culinary diversity, showcasing local terroirs, supporting producers, and respecting both biodiversity and seasonality.
Through their creativity and passion, our culinary teams bring this vision of local and sustainable cuisine to life every day.
Thanks to their talent, Relais & Châteaux is proud to represent the largest network of chefs in the world and to include many Michelin-starred restaurants among its member properties.
A role for every talent
Whatever your level of experience, there is a place for every talent to grow and thrive. Opportunities include:
Commis chef
Begin your culinary journey alongside some of the world's most inspiring chefs and refine your skills every day.
Chef de partie
Bring your expertise and passion to the kitchen and help ensure excellence in every dish.
Sous chef
Lead your brigade with commitment, skill, and a desire to share your knowledge. Champion a cuisine that is local, sustainable, and rooted in quality.
Chef
Working alongside dedicated teams and passionate local producers, create a cuisine that celebrates its terroir and reflects your own vision, guided by an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
Recognising the expertise of our culinary professionals
Together with our closest partners, Relais & Châteaux celebrates the professional excellence of passionate and committed team members across our Association.
Each year, the Rising Chef Trophy honours a talented chef from the next generation, recognising their promising future and contribution to gastronomy.
In 2025, Relais & Châteaux and S.Pellegrino awarded the Rising Chef Trophy to Executive Chef Elia Calcinotto and Pastry Chef Riccardo Celeghin, both from Agli Amici dal 1887 in Udine, Italy.
At just 29 and 31 years old, they embody a new generation of chefs trained to the highest standards. Their creativity and ability to anticipate emerging trends have earned them widespread recognition. They are equally passionate about passing on their values and vision, regularly involving younger team members in their creative process.
Our advice for finding a culinary opportunity at Relais & Châteaux
Follow these steps to find the culinary role that is right for you:
1. Explore our opportunities
Use our search tool to discover culinary positions that match your aspirations. Refine your search by speciality and location.
2. Discover our properties
Every Relais & Châteaux property has its own character and culinary identity. Take time to explore the history, values, and philosophy of each establishment.
3. Apply with passion
When you find an opportunity that inspires you, submit an application that highlights your passion, skills, and experience. Above all, we are looking for authentic and committed talent.
Relais & Châteaux restaurants: Culinary art as an expression of identity
In Relais & Châteaux restaurants, every dish reflects the territory and personality of the chef behind it.
Through the creativity of our culinary teams and the exceptional ingredients grown on-site or sourced from passionate producers, gastronomy becomes an invitation to explore, discover, and travel through flavour.
Our chefs and kitchen teams celebrate a cuisine that is local, generous, and vibrant, where creativity and boldness guide every creation.
They are eager to share their unique savoir-faire and introduce you to their vision of memorable gastronomy.
Join us, help create unforgettable culinary memories, and become an ambassador of culinary excellence at Relais & Châteaux.
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