We are looking for 

an

Executive Sous Chef

(starting date to be determined)

What You Will Achieve With Us

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing the culinary division, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Develop seasonal menus and culinary concepts aligned with guest preferences and trends while ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Lead and train the kitchen team, contributing your expertise and assisting in recruiting new team members.
• Oversee kitchen operations, manage budgeting and cost control, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards according to HACCP.
• Collaborate closely with the service, events, and purchasing departments.
• Take charge in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring smooth operations.

What you bring to the role

• Completed training as a chef or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role in luxury hospitality.
• Proven track record of supporting a high-end culinary operation.
• Creativity and passion for fine dining, with in-depth knowledge of international and regional gastronomic trends.
• Strong leadership skills, teamwork, and excellent communication abilities.
• Solid business acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control.
• High quality awareness, hands-on mentality, and a strong sense of hospitality.
• Experience with sustainable and eco-friendly kitchen practices is a plus.
• Excellent Italian language skills; additional foreign languages, especially English, are an advantage.
• For work permit purposes only Swiss or EU nationals can be considered.

Our Offer

• Permanent position with long-term prospects.
• 5-day workweek with an average of 43.5 hours per week, 5 weeks of vacation, and 6 public holidays per year, plus a 13th-month salary from the start (pro rata temporis).
• Optional initial accommodation in one of our modern staff residences.
• Meals available in our attractive employee restaurant.
• Working in a dynamic international team.

Contact

If you are looking for an exciting, responsible, and creative challenge in the culinary world and want to be part of an innovative team, we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

Executive Sous Chef (m/w/d) - Badrutt’s Palace Hotel