Company
Located near Chamonix, this charming, fully renovated hotel welcomes French and international guests year-round, drawn to its exceptional natural surroundings. The establishment has cultivated a distinctive identity by combining the comfort of a contemporary hotel with a friendly, generous cuisine focused on seasonal produce.
The restaurant plays a significant role in the guest experience. The cuisine emphasizes regional products, locally sourced ingredients, and subtly reimagined mountain specialties. The aim is to offer consistently high-quality, authentic cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere that is equally appreciated by hotel guests and local residents.
To further develop this excellent restaurant and support the teams in a process of continuous improvement, we are recruiting:
Post
Head Chef (M/F) - Permanent Contract
As the true conductor of the kitchen, you ensure the complete management of culinary production and guarantee, on a daily basis, the quality of the services served.
You will manage, mentor, and develop an already structured team comprised of a sous-chef, chefs de partie, commis chefs, and dishwashers. You will ensure a positive work environment, organize schedules, participate in recruitment when necessary, and share your expertise with high standards and a supportive approach.
In collaboration with management, you will develop seasonal menus and wine lists, balancing creativity, cost control, and the use of local produce. You will oversee purchasing, inventory, key performance indicators, and technical specifications, and participate in the budget management of your department. You will also be expected to contribute ideas for evolving the food offerings while preserving the establishment's identity.
As the guarantor of quality standards, you ensure compliance with hygiene standards, proper organization of workstations, and perfect coordination between the kitchen and the dining room in order to offer an impeccable customer experience.
Profile
As an experienced professional, you currently hold a position as head chef or sous-chef in an establishment renowned for the quality of its cuisine. You are looking to join a company where you can build a long-term career and enjoy genuine autonomy in managing your kitchen.
As a hands-on manager, you know how to unite a team, share your knowledge, and create a positive work environment. Organized and meticulous, you are equally adept at operational management and the financial oversight of a kitchen: purchasing, inventory, ratios, food costs, and production organization hold no secrets for you.
You place great importance on product quality, consistent service, and adherence to hygiene standards. Your professionalism, sense of responsibility, and ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture will enable you to achieve long-term success in this role.
Conditions:
- Position to be filled no later than the beginning of October 2026.
- Proposed remuneration: starting from €4,000 gross per month + bonuses.
- Permanent contract, managerial status, with a fixed number of days worked per year.
- Accommodation not provided (temporary accommodation upon arrival at the post may be available).
This position is aimed at committed, ambitious professionals who wish to establish themselves long-term within a recognized institution, offering a privileged working environment in the heart of the Alps.
All applications are treated with complete confidentiality. References will be carefully checked.
Please submit a complete application (CV, cover letter, photo and references):
75008 Paris