How to hire a chef concierge

How to hire a chef concierge, step by step

Here's a step-by-step chef concierge hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a chef concierge job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new chef concierge
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The chef concierge hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect chef concierge also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents chef concierge salaries for various positions.

   Type of Chef Concierge	Description	Hourly rate
   Chef Concierge		$13-28
   Chef	A chef is the master of the kitchen-someone who is creative and innovative with food. Chefs are the pride and reputation of each restaurant or dining establishments... Show more	$14-32
   Concierge/Receptionist	A concierge/receptionist serves as the guests' primary point of contact in establishments such as hotels, resorts, hospitals, and even malls. Although the extent of their responsibilities differs on their company or industry of employment, it often includes greeting clients, handling calls and correspondence, filing reservations and bookings, coordinating plans and services, maintaining records, and assisting clients by answering inquiries and processing requests... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reservations
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Excellent Guest
   • VIP
   • AAA
   • Guest Relations
   • Front Desk
   • Restaurant Reservations
   • Guest Expectations
   • NYC

   Responsibilities:

   • Greet and guide new patients through the initial registration process and logistics, eliminating first appointment frustrations and managing patient expectations.
   • Assist guests and time-share owners with theatre tickets, restaurant reservations, tour bookings, and transportation needs.
   • Establish VIP and repeat guest awareness.
   • Meet regularly with hotel managers to review guest feedback, anticipate VIP guest and package arrivals.
   • Greet and guide new patients through the initial registration process and logistics, eliminating first appointment frustrations and managing patient expectations.
   • Specialize in upselling while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your chef concierge job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A chef concierge can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, chef concierges' average salary in oklahoma is 45% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level chef concierges 53% less than senior-level chef concierges.
   • Certifications. A chef concierge with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a chef concierge's salary.

   Average chef concierge salary

   $40,875yearly

   $19.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level chef concierge salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a chef concierge job description

   A chef concierge job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a chef concierge job description:

   Chef concierge job description example

   About us
   
   Do you see yourself as a Chef Concierge? What's your passion? At IHG we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.
   
   As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.
   
   Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.
   
   Day to day
   
   Lead the coordination of any guests' needs, special requests, and inquiries to ensure superior service and value for our guests.
   
   FINANCIAL RETURNS
   
   + Collect and provide comprehensive information and coordinate guest requests regarding hotel services, sporting events, places of interest, restaurants, theater, airline, transportation tickets, limousine rentals, sightseeing tours and any other information of interest. Handle reservations and obtain/issue tickets where applicable.
   
   PEOPLE
   
   + Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. Be aware and prepare for all in-house group meetings and VIP arrivals.
   
   GUEST EXPERIENCE
   
   + Provide guest assistance with florists, couriers, mail services, rental of small business machines, international calls, etc.
   
   + Respond appropriately guest concerns or complaints in a timely manner. Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
   
   RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
   
   + Lead the day-to-day activities of the concierge desk. Schedule employees to ensure proper coverage. Assist with training of all concierge staff.
   
   + Ensure all staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, safety procedures, etc. and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
   
   + Perform other duties as assigned such as assisting the bell stand, providing luggage and assistance, and ensuring the lobby and concierge area's appearance reflect highly on the hotel and company.
   
   Requirements
   
   High School diploma or equivalent plus at least two year experience as a concierge or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some College and knowledge of locale preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages desirable.
   
   Membership in Les Clefs d'Or professional hotel concierge association is preferred.
   
   This job requires ability to perform the following:
   
   + Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
   
   + Handling objects such as phone, computer keyboard.
   
   Other:
   
   + Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and third parties.
   
   + Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
   
   + Reading, writing, and math abilities are utilized often when completing departmental records/logs, recording guest requests, and computing estimates for events or activities.
   
   + May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
   
   Benefits
   
   In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which can include healthcare and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and a matched 401(k) program. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
   
   So what's your passion? Please click "Apply" and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.
   
   IHG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities / Females / Disabilities / Veterans

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5. Post your job

   To find chef concierges for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any chef concierges they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level chef concierges with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your chef concierge job on Zippia to find and recruit chef concierge candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting chef concierges requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new chef concierge

   Once you have selected a candidate for the chef concierge position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new chef concierge. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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