THE ROLE
We are looking for a Banquet Chef de Partie to join our Banquet Kitchen team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.
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 in Zurich, the Chef de Partie is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences. The Chef de Partie reports to the Banquet Sous Chef and Banquet Head Chef.
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YOUR TASKS
As Banquet Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
* 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 our high standards
* 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 Banquet Chef de Partie, we expect from you:
* A completed apprenticeship as a chef. 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in upscale hospitality/gastronomy
* 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
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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