Executive Chef (m/w/d)
Role overview
<p><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>As Executive Chef, you hold overall responsibility for the culinary direction of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel across all internal and external restaurants, banquets and in-room dining.</p></li><li><p>You further develop and implement seasonal menus and culinary concepts, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s positioning, guest expectations and current gastronomic trends.</p></li><li><p>A strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends, as well as extensive experience in classic French and Italian cuisine and the execution of large-scale banquet events.</p></li><li><p>You drive food and culinary promotions, as well as the development of pop-up food concepts.</p></li><li><p>In collaboration with the hotel’s renowned celebrity chef partners, including Nobu Matsuhisa and Jason Atherton, you coordinate joint culinary activities and special initiatives.</p></li><li><p>You are responsible for budget planning, cost control and revenue management within the culinary department.</p></li><li><p>Purchasing, food administration and the management of supplier relationships fall within your area of responsibility.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with all hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP guidelines, together with the continuous development of internal processes, remains a core responsibility of the role.</p></li><li><p>You work closely with colleagues in Service, Events and Purchasing, with a clear focus on quality and operational coherence.</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>What you bring to the job</strong></p><ul><li><p>You bring several years of experience as Executive Chef within luxury hospitality or high-end gastronomy.</p></li><li><p>You have a proven track record in successfully leading complex and demanding culinary operations.</p></li><li><p>A strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends.</p></li><li><p>You demonstrate strong leadership qualities, team orientation and clear, confident communication.</p></li><li><p>Sound commercial awareness, including experience in budgeting and cost control, forms part of your professional background.</p></li><li><p>A high quality mindset, hands-on approach and a natural sense of hospitality are central to your way of working.</p></li><li><p>Experience with sustainable and environmentally conscious kitchen practices is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>You converse fluently in English; additional languages, particularly Italian, are considered an asset.</p></li><li><p><strong>Please note: You must be a Swiss or EU national to apply for this position.
</strong><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Our offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>A permanent, year-round leadership position within one of the most distinctive luxury hospitality brands worldwide.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to shape and further develop the culinary direction of a house with global visibility, defined by uncompromising standards of quality, culture and excellence.</p></li><li><p>A senior role with meaningful influence on the guest experience and the long-term positioning of the hotel’s culinary offering.</p></li><li><p>An environment that values long-term perspective, continuity and development at senior leadership level.</p></li><li><p>Attractive employment conditions in line with the scope and responsibility of the position.<br></p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take on a defining culinary leadership role within an exceptional hospitality environment, and wish to shape and influence the gastronomic direction of an internationally renowned house alongside a highly accomplished team, we look forward to receiving your complete online application.<br><br><span style=""><strong><em>Recruitment Fraud Warning</em></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><em>Badrutt's Palace Hotel will never request payment or financial information during the recruitment process.
All official communication is sent exclusively from email addresses ending in @</em></span><a target="_blank" href="http://badruttspalace.com"><span style=""><em>badruttspalace.com</em></span></a><span style=""><em>.
Description
<p><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>As Executive Chef, you hold overall responsibility for the culinary direction of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel across all internal and external restaurants, banquets and in-room dining.</p></li><li><p>You further develop and implement seasonal menus and culinary concepts, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s positioning, guest expectations and current gastronomic trends.</p></li><li><p>A strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends, as well as extensive experience in classic French and Italian cuisine and the execution of large-scale banquet events.</p></li><li><p>You drive food and culinary promotions, as well as the development of pop-up food concepts.</p></li><li><p>In collaboration with the hotel’s renowned celebrity chef partners, including Nobu Matsuhisa and Jason Atherton, you coordinate joint culinary activities and special initiatives.</p></li><li><p>You are responsible for budget planning, cost control and revenue management within the culinary department.</p></li><li><p>Purchasing, food administration and the management of supplier relationships fall within your area of responsibility.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with all hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP guidelines, together with the continuous development of internal processes, remains a core responsibility of the role.</p></li><li><p>You work closely with colleagues in Service, Events and Purchasing, with a clear focus on quality and operational coherence.</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>What you bring to the job</strong></p><ul><li><p>You bring several years of experience as Executive Chef within luxury hospitality or high-end gastronomy.</p></li><li><p>You have a proven track record in successfully leading complex and demanding culinary operations.</p></li><li><p>A strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends.</p></li><li><p>You demonstrate strong leadership qualities, team orientation and clear, confident communication.</p></li><li><p>Sound commercial awareness, including experience in budgeting and cost control, forms part of your professional background.</p></li><li><p>A high quality mindset, hands-on approach and a natural sense of hospitality are central to your way of working.</p></li><li><p>Experience with sustainable and environmentally conscious kitchen practices is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>You converse fluently in English; additional languages, particularly Italian, are considered an asset.</p></li><li><p><strong>Please note: You must be a Swiss or EU national to apply for this position.
</strong><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Our offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>A permanent, year-round leadership position within one of the most distinctive luxury hospitality brands worldwide.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to shape and further develop the culinary direction of a house with global visibility, defined by uncompromising standards of quality, culture and excellence.</p></li><li><p>A senior role with meaningful influence on the guest experience and the long-term positioning of the hotel’s culinary offering.</p></li><li><p>An environment that values long-term perspective, continuity and development at senior leadership level.</p></li><li><p>Attractive employment conditions in line with the scope and responsibility of the position.<br></p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take on a defining culinary leadership role within an exceptional hospitality environment, and wish to shape and influence the gastronomic direction of an internationally renowned house alongside a highly accomplished team, we look forward to receiving your complete online application.<br><br><span style=""><strong><em>Recruitment Fraud Warning</em></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><em>Badrutt's Palace Hotel will never request payment or financial information during the recruitment process.
All official communication is sent exclusively from email addresses ending in @</em></span><a target="_blank" href="http://badruttspalace.com"><span style=""><em>badruttspalace.com</em></span></a><span style=""><em>.