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

The legendary and unique Badrutt's Palace Hotel - the unmistakable landmark of St. Moritz. Surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful nature of the Swiss Alps and inspired by over a century of history. Here we cultivate boundless hospitality and discreet, first-class service.

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).

• 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.

• 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