Your key responsibilities

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:

• Proactively supporting the Head Chef in the planning and creation of menus, with a strong focus on freshness and quality.

• Ensuring consistently high standards in both food presentation and taste.

• Taking responsibility for compliance with hygiene standards in accordance with legal regulations.

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Managing the ordering and control of food supplies and kitchen equipment (purchasing system KOST).

• Monitoring and ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety procedures (HACCP).

What you bring to the job

• Completed vocational training as a chef (EFZ) or an equivalent, officially recognized qualification.

• At least 3 years of professional experience in upscale gastronomy or hospitality, ideally with initial leadership experience.

• Creativity and a genuine passion for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes

• Strong organizational skills and an independent, structured, and resilient working style.

• A team-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and pronounced leadership qualities.

• Very good Italian skills, good English skills; additional languages are an advantage.

• Please note: You must be a Swiss or EU national to apply for this position.

Our offer

• Fixed-term contract for 10 months

• 5-day work week with an average of 43.5 hours per week.

• 5 weeks of vacation and 6 public holidays per year.

• 13th month salary from the start date (pro rata temporis).

• Optional accommodation in modern staff residences, upon request.

• Dining options in our new staff restaurant.

• Excellent training and development opportunities.

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.

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