Sous-Chef for Chesa Veglia (m/w/d)

Badrutt's Palace Hotel · St. Moritz (GR)
Categoria: Ristorazione Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 49'500 - 75'000

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>.

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Badrutt's Palace Hotel is located in St. Moritz, Canton of Graubünden. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Graubünden applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.

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