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We are looking for an Sushi Chef to join our Culinary Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich!
Season: From April to end of September 2026.
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 the Culinary Department, the Sushi Chef is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences for our guests. The Sushi Chef reports to the Head Banquet Chef.
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YOUR TASKS
As Sushi Chef, you will responsible for the following duties:
* Ensure that our offerings are stylish, thoughtful, surprising and delivered with attention to detail.
* Cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
* Taking responsibility for the management of your kitchen station, ensuring efficient and seamless workflow while strictly adhering to quality and hygiene standards.
* Ensuring flawless preparation, quality, and appealing presentation of our dishes in accordance with MOHG standards.
* Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
* Ensuring that food waste is kept to a minimum.
* Providing creative support in the development of new food concepts.
* Coordinating with your supervisor for inventory requisition and overseeing daily goods receipt.
* Being responsible for the daily control of hygiene regulations and cleanliness according to HACCP guidelines.
YOUR PROFILE
As Sushi Chef, we expect from you:
* Experience as a Sushi Chef
* Excellent knowledge of the Asian cuisine and culture
* Flexibility and resilience - your position includes weekend and holiday shifts
* An eye for detail and creativity - to incorporate your culinary signature
* Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and organizational abilities
* Strong leadership skills to manage your own station
* High commitment, with a structured, results-oriented, and independent working style
* A strong sense of quality
* Very good English skills. Additional language skills are an advantage
* Successful applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland
YOUR BENEFITS
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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