Executive Chef

Magic Megève Bois is a contemporary boutique hotel in Demi-Quartier, in the heart of the French Alps, and a recent member of Relais & Châteaux. With an international clientele accustomed to the very highest standards and just 32 covers, quality and attention to detail are at the heart of everything. We are looking for an Executive Chef to lead our culinary project towards its most ambitious goal: a Michelin star.

Job Description

Under your leadership, the kitchen will aim for the highest levels of recognition. Concretely, you will:

• Manage breakfast, lunch and dinner at Le Simon
• Develop a gastronomic menu for The Andrew (aiming for a Michelin star)
• Build and define the maison's culinary identity — strong, precise and distinctive
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade, ensuring standards of excellence
• Design the menus and oversee plating consistent with the house's style
• Manage orders, supplies and the correct storage of raw ingredients
• Contribute to our food-and-wine events and the many gastronomic initiatives around the cellar

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in high-end establishments
• Professional stability: we favour candidates who have held the same role for at least 3 consecutive years, as we're looking for a lasting collaboration
• The candidate can, if appropriate, propose to bring their own kitchen brigade or part of their kitchen brigade
• Driving licence required (own car preferred)
• A concrete ambition to work towards a Michelin star
• Legal right to work in France (EU citizenship or a work visa already obtained or in progress

Additional Information

• Permanent contract (CDI)
• Accommodation at the company's expense (independent flat)
• Full time, 6 days per week, with flexibility and autonomy in organising your schedule
• Salary between €3,000 and €3,300 net per month, commensurate with experience and skills
• Revenue-based bonus, meal vouchers and workwear provided
• A small, close-knit team where we work like a family, and an ambitious, growing project with real room to develop
• A Relais & Châteaux member establishment, in an international setting of excellence