Culinary Leadership: Luxury Hotel Kitchens & Menu Innovation

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

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.