Cheval Blanc Recruitment and Development Manager

About Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc, the exceptional hospitality Maison created by LVMH, embodies a contemporary art of welcoming guests in some of the world’s most coveted destinations. From Courchevel to the Maldives, Saint-Tropez, Paris and beyond, the brand combines architectural distinction, haute gastronomy, refined service and deeply personal experiences. As an employer, Cheval Blanc offers an environment where excellence is nurtured through craftsmanship, attention to detail and genuine warmth. Its teams are invited to grow within a culture that values discretion, creativity, emotional intelligence and the pursuit of perfection, contributing to a singular vision of luxury hospitality shaped by elegance, generosity and savoir-faire.

The Recruitment and Development Manager partners with the Regional HR Director for the South to deliver HR policies across Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, Cheval Blanc Courchevel and the White 1921 properties, leading recruitment, onboarding, training, development and internal mobility. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Regional HR Director for the South to implement HR policies across the region’s Maisons.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee development and skills growth in line with Maison needs.
• Contribute to the recruitment strategy with the HR Director and safeguard the candidate experience.
• Assess recruitment needs, define and update job profiles with department and service heads, and manage candidate sourcing.
• Organize recruitment events, including job fairs, dedicated events and hotel recruitment days.
• Manage relationships with schools through forums, partnerships, school visits and hosting students at the hotel.
• Conduct selection interviews for all positions, including management and non-management roles, interns and apprentices.
• Manage candidate administration through the decision stage and ensure the selection and application-approval process is followed.
• Develop, implement and monitor annual performance review and career interview campaigns.
• Contribute to the annual training plan and ensure its rollout; develop and deliver internal training sessions, particularly on onboarding, recruitment and hotel tours.
• Define and implement internal mobility and promotion policies, and lead succession plans by service and department.
• Conduct exit interviews and adapt them as needed.

Qualifications

• BTS, bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, employment law or management.
• Significant experience in a generalist or specialist HR role.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or high-end dining is preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role; the role also lists a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of core HR disciplines, including recruitment, personnel administration and training.
• Knowledge of employment law and legal obligations.
• Fluent French, spoken and written; professional English is preferred.
• People-oriented, with an affinity for company culture.
• Rigorous, discreet and committed to confidentiality.
• Active listening skills and the ability to support employees.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a teaching approach and a team-oriented mindset.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years in a similar role; the role also lists a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Significant experience in a generalist or specialist HR role; luxury hospitality or high-end dining experience preferred.

Education

BTS, bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, employment law or management.

Workplace

Benefits

Conditional housing allowance; meals during working hours; access to LVMH Private Sales after 6 months of service; advantageous health insurance.

Culture

Cheval Blanc fosters a refined, intimate workplace culture where exceptional service is shaped by creativity, discretion, and a deeply personalized sense of hospitality. As an employer, it encourages teams to cultivate craftsmanship, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail within an environment that values elegance, collaboration, and continuous excellence.

About Cerulean

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