Chef de Tournant

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-mâ

Job summary

Montage Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chef de Tournant to join our culinary leadership team in a luxury hotel setting. You will lead and support kitchen operations, drive high standards, and craft exceptional guest experiences.

You will empower chefs, manage staffing, and ensure rigorous safety and quality across all culinary outlets. If you bring passion, creativity, and a track record of excellence, join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years of previous culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Embrace technology – continually learn, adapt, and master new operating systems.
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures leadership coverage in all areas and supports on all key areas of the culinary division.
• Supports all chefs on hiring, training, and direct supervision of the hotel’s culinary department.
• Evaluate performance; lend guidance, leadership, and discipline as needed to the kitchens.
• Write, maintain and update all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure they are being followed.
• Review and schedule culinary staffing so proper coverage is maintained while controlling payroll costs.
• Assist with payroll, ordering and inventory for all kitchens.
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies.
• Monitor receiving, storage (including temperature settings) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean and in proper working condition; review daily cleanliness with culinary team.
• Have the desire to create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Adaptability and learning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage, It’s All Because of YOU!

Chef de Tournant

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun.At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences.

You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests.

Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Leadership

• Ensures leadership coverage in all areas is fulfilled and supports on all key areas of the culinary division.


• Supports all chefs on the hiring, training, and direct supervision of the hotel’s culinary department.


• Evaluate performance; lend guidance, leadership, and discipline as needed to the kitchens


• Write, maintain and update all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed.


• Review and schedule culinary staffing so that proper coverage is maintained while maintaining payroll costs in line


• Assist with payroll, ordering and inventory for all kitchens.


• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies


• Monitor to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.


• Check to see that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition, review daily cleanliness practices with culinary team and keep up with daily cleaning schedule


• Have the desire to create WOW moments


• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

• You are passionate about creating an exceptional culinary experience


• You are exceptional in leading a team


• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same


• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Three years of previous culinary supervisory or management experience


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt, and master to new operating system


• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays


• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You will Enjoy

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)


• Healthcare benefits


• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option


• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees


• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance


• Parental leave pay differential


• Pet Insurance


• Hotel discounts


• Free meals


• Fitness & wellness discounts


• LinkedIn Learning membership


• Hearts of Montage community engagement


• Associate’s events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift


• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis


• Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F)

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.