* 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.
We are looking for
an
Executive Sous Chef
(starting date to be determined)
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* 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.
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* 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.