Sous-chef - Join Our Live Chef Session May 12th | Relais & Châteaux
About the job
We're not just hiring - we're inviting you to meet us first. Click 'Apply' to register for our live session on May 12th, where Relais & Châteaux chefs and talent leads will show you what building a career within our network really looks like. This is your first step.
AS SOUS-CHEF
Under the supervision of the Head Chef, you assist in the organization and oversight of all kitchen operations. You are responsible for ensuring the quality of culinary standards, maintaining the establishment’s excellence, and supporting the smooth running of the kitchen brigade.
Assist the Head Chef in the daily management of the kitchen and act as their deputy in their absence
Supervise, coordinate, and lead the kitchen team (Chef de Parties, Commis, apprentices)
Ensure the proper execution of mise en place, preparation, and plating in line with the establishment’s technical and aesthetic standards
Guarantee the consistent quality of dishes and compliance with technical recipes
Contribute to menu development and culinary creativity
Train, mentor, and support team members in their professional development
Oversee stock management, orders, and supplies
Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards
Monitor costs, optimize the use of raw materials, and minimize waste
- "Being part of Relais & Châteaux means: Evolving in a human-sized, independent and family-run house; Joining an international network offering real career prospects ; Participating in a meaningful mission, supported by sustainable commitments (UNESCO partner); Accessing exclusive benefits such as the Relais Team preferential rate program. "
- Department: F&B kitchen
About you
Ideally trained in hospitality or culinary arts (CAP, Bac Pro, BTS or equivalent), you have significant experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous-Chef in a similar establishment.
With strong technical skills, you demonstrate leadership, organization, and a strong team spirit.
Your attention to detail, rigor, and creativity enable you to actively contribute to the excellence and development of the establishment.
- Language required: English.
The company
Join our upcoming webinar!
From Kitchen to Ecosystem: How Chefs Can Protect Biodiversity
On May 12th, the R&C team will lead a live session on how chefs are redefining their role in protecting biodiversity — and what that means for your future in hospitality.
This is not a theory. It’s a practical look at how real decisions in the kitchen — from sourcing to seasonality — are shaping the industry.
What to expect:
🌍🌿 A clear view of how gastronomy impacts ecosystems
👨🍳✨ Real examples from chefs within the Relais & Châteaux network
🎯📈 Practical insights you can apply to your career
