Culinary Coordinator

You will work in a truly international environment where English is at the heart of our daily interactions, both spoken and written. A strong command of the language is therefore key to succeeding in this role.

About Relais & Châteaux

Relais & Châteaux is an exceptional worldwide collection of 580 unique, independently operated hotels and restaurants, united by strong values and a devotion to excellence across every aspect of hospitality.  

Originating in France in 1954, and now present in 65 countries, the Association works to celebrate the distinct art de vivre of every global destination. Led by passionate hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs, each of its properties cultivates a meaningful sense of place by nurturing its individual cultural, gastronomic and environmental heritage and collaborating with local artisans.  

With many of its properties run by families, who pass their savoir-faire down from one generation to the next, Relais & Châteaux represents an evolving legacy of memorable travel experiences, in harmony with all life on Earth. 

Role purpose

The Culinary Coordinator contributes to the implementation and day-to-day execution of Relais & Châteaux’s global culinary strategy. Working closely with the Culinary Director and across relevant departments, the role ensures the effective coordination and execution of projects, events and content for the international Relais & Châteaux chef community.

The role offers:

• A central coordination role within Relais & Châteaux’s global culinary activities
• Direct exposure to leading chefs and high-profile international projects
• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of impactful culinary initiatives and events
• A dynamic and international working environment focused on gastronomy, excellence and sustainability

Key responsibilities

Working closely with the Culinary Director, the Culinary Coordinator supports and coordinates Relais & Châteaux’s initiatives across its global network of chefs and restaurants.

The role combines project coordination, content development and international collaboration, with responsibilities including:

• Supporting the implementation of the Association’s global culinary strategy and initiatives to strengthen engagement with standalone restaurants and leading chefs
• Supporting the preparation and execution of key culinary moments across the year, including agendas, presentations, speaker coordination and post-event follow-up
• Assisting in the development and consolidation of content for chef-facing initiatives, such as workshops, reports, editorial materials and presentations
• Supporting chef engagement and visibility initiatives, including collaborations, partnerships and chefs’ participation in events and platforms
• Contributing to the identification and monitoring of culinary trends, industry developments and emerging talents within the global gastronomy landscape
• Managing project workflows and timelines, and ensuring effective follow-up across stakeholders

Personal qualities

• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented approach
• Strong sense of organization and reliability
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams and cultures
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about new topics and projects

Why join us ?

Joining Relais & Châteaux means becoming part of a values-driven organization and working in a stimulating environment within a global network of excellence.

Employees benefit from a range of perks designed to support well-being, engagement, and inspiration, including an exclusive internal program that allows teams to experience the Relais & Châteaux collection, as well as access to curated partner offers related to lifestyle, well-being, and gastronomy.

Beyond benefits, we offer a supportive, high-standard, and people-centric workplace, fostering both personal and professional development.