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Join us for the 2026 season at Travelbound’s amazing Chateau Du Molay in Northern France! Travelbound specialise in offering residential school trips to groups from all over the world! This role will be based at our truly idyllic, 18th Century Chateau, situated in Normandy, France. A season at Chateau Du Molay will give you the opportunity to build on your hospitality skills and make memories which will last a lifetime. With an international customer base and team of around 30 staff members from across Europe and the world, there is a unique opportunity to practice your French and English language skills!
Job Responsibility:
Follow direction from the Catering Manager/ Head Chef and work alongside fellow Chefs and colleagues to ensure the smoothest service possible for all meals
Confident in running the kitchen independently from time-to-time on the Catering Manager’s days off
Work efficiently and with the highest level of health, safety, and cleanliness practices with a particular focus on allergens and dietary requirements
Help the team on Potwash, the cleaning of the kitchen and supporting with rotating stock whilst managing deliveries and getting involved in monthly stock takes
Requirements:
Previous experience working in a busy commercial, high volume kitchen environment
Ideally you will have worked as a Commis Chef
Previous chef experience in an overseas kitchen or hotel-based environment is a bonus
An excellent understanding of the Health and Safety regulations (Food & Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH), and the ability to adapt to French regulations
Experience and detailed understanding of preparing meals to cater for all dietary requirements (some very severe)
Not afraid to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in - from basic food prep to an end of service clean down
A desire and the necessary knowledge to develop more junior members of the team in a friendly, calm and positive manor
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where services can be short and intense
Works well individually and as part of a team
Conversational English is essential
French speaking is a bonus
Applicants will need to hold EU documentation e.g., EU passport, EU Work visa, French residency permit or Carte de Sejour
You must be 18 or over by February 2026 to apply
Nice to have:
Previous chef experience in an overseas kitchen or hotel-based environment
French speaking
What we offer:
All meals – even on your days off
Free on-site shared accommodation
Option to live off-site if you live locally
Uniform
Insurance
Access to on-site facilities including staff bikes, outdoor swimming pool (May – Sept), BBQ, discounted drinks in the Chateau bar etc
Full job training once at the Chateau
Role progression and the chance to return for future seasons
Further seasonal opportunities with sister brands once your season comes to an end including JCA in the UK and Skibound in the French Alps