Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to join our Culinary Team!

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within Main Kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen and overall quality of products produced.  The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Executive Chef and the Hotel Manager.

As Chef de Cuisine you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Design and implement menus that fit the requirements of Savoy Brasserie & Bar, In Room Dining, Banquet and 1838 Rooftop Bar as set out by the Executive Chef
• Co-ordinate with other areas with regards to menu implementation
• Provide recipes and costing according to the ordering system, training and experience to all staff so as to improve on all things where possible
• Relay any information from the kitchen or to the kitchen that is relevant to the daily operation of the department through daily briefings or staff meetings
• To be aware of and adhere to company policies and statutory requirements with regards to health and safety, sanitation, fire procedures and HACCP
• Ensure that the staff maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas and ensure that all colleagues clean their stations after every service
• Set and maintain a very high food standard for all colleagues to aspire to and learn from
• Provide necessary training to staff for relevant jobs and cooking procedures.

As Chef de Cuisine, we expect from you:

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts.
• Several years of experience as a chef, with at least 1 year of experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in an international luxury hotel chain/group
• Possess creativity and passion to keep up to date with the latest culinary trends.
• Western cuisine background is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Possess the ability to work with people across all demographics and culture
• Enjoy interacting with guests, employees and third parties
• Self-motivator and driver
• Possess good foundation in mathematical skills, including knowledge and experience in budgeting, profit/loss concepts
• Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written. Further foreign language skills are an advantage
• Successful applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Swiss Deluxe Rates.

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