Sous-Chef for Chesa Veglia (m/w/d)
Role overview
<p><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></p><p>As Sous Chef at Chesa Veglia, you are a key member of our culinary team, supporting our Head Chef in leading a first-class kitchen operation.
Your main responsibilities include: </p><ul><li><p>Proactively supporting the Head Chef in the planning and creation of menus, with a strong focus on freshness and quality.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring consistently high standards in both food presentation and taste.</p></li><li><p>Taking responsibility for compliance with hygiene standards in accordance with legal regulations.</p></li><li><p>Leading and supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p></li><li><p>Managing the ordering and control of food supplies and kitchen equipment (purchasing system KOST).</p></li><li><p>Monitoring and ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety procedures (HACCP).</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>What you bring to the job</strong></p><ul><li><p>Completed vocational training as a chef (EFZ) or an equivalent, officially recognized qualification.</p></li><li><p>At least 3 years of professional experience in upscale gastronomy or hospitality, ideally with initial leadership experience.</p></li><li><p>Creativity and a genuine passion for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills and an independent, structured, and resilient working style.</p></li><li><p>A team-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and pronounced leadership qualities.</p></li><li><p>Very good Italian skills, good English skills; additional languages are an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Please note: <strong>You must be a Swiss or EU national to apply for this position.</strong></p></li></ul><p><br><strong>Our offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Fixed-term contract for 10 months</p></li><li><p>5-day work week with an average of 43.5 hours per week.</p></li><li><p>5 weeks of vacation and 6 public holidays per year.</p></li><li><p>13th month salary from the start date (pro rata temporis).</p></li><li><p>Optional accommodation in modern staff residences, upon request.</p></li><li><p>Dining options in our new staff restaurant.</p></li><li><p>Excellent training and development opportunities.</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.</p><p></p><p><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><p>As Sous Chef at Chesa Veglia, you are a key member of our culinary team, supporting our Head Chef in leading a first-class kitchen operation.
Your main responsibilities include: </p><ul><li><p>Proactively supporting the Head Chef in the planning and creation of menus, with a strong focus on freshness and quality.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring consistently high standards in both food presentation and taste.</p></li><li><p>Taking responsibility for compliance with hygiene standards in accordance with legal regulations.</p></li><li><p>Leading and supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p></li><li><p>Managing the ordering and control of food supplies and kitchen equipment (purchasing system KOST).</p></li><li><p>Monitoring and ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety procedures (HACCP).</p></li></ul><p><br><strong>What you bring to the job</strong></p><ul><li><p>Completed vocational training as a chef (EFZ) or an equivalent, officially recognized qualification.</p></li><li><p>At least 3 years of professional experience in upscale gastronomy or hospitality, ideally with initial leadership experience.</p></li><li><p>Creativity and a genuine passion for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills and an independent, structured, and resilient working style.</p></li><li><p>A team-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and pronounced leadership qualities.</p></li><li><p>Very good Italian skills, good English skills; additional languages are an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Please note: <strong>You must be a Swiss or EU national to apply for this position.</strong></p></li></ul><p><br><strong>Our offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Fixed-term contract for 10 months</p></li><li><p>5-day work week with an average of 43.5 hours per week.</p></li><li><p>5 weeks of vacation and 6 public holidays per year.</p></li><li><p>13th month salary from the start date (pro rata temporis).</p></li><li><p>Optional accommodation in modern staff residences, upon request.</p></li><li><p>Dining options in our new staff restaurant.</p></li><li><p>Excellent training and development opportunities.</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.</p><p></p><p><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>.