Junior Sous Chef 100% (m/f/d)

About the job

With its more than 165-year history, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa is the most traditional hotel in the city of Bern. As a member of the Bürgenstock Collection, our hotel impresses with excellent service and offerings for guests from all over the world.

Our corporate culture is characterised above all by our flat hierarchy, collegial cooperation, and a good dose of humour and passion.

We are convinced that only satisfied employees can inspire our guests - that is why we offer a working environment that motivates, inspires, and encourages top performance.

We are proud to have officially received the "Great Place To Work ® Switzerland" award. This certification is based on the evaluations of our employees, who consider our workplace culture to be excellent. Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa Great Place To Work® Switzerland.

Are you ready to create outstanding guest experiences with us while learning a lot and developing yourself? Then you are exactly right with us!

We look forward to your application for the open position as

Junior Sous Chef 100% (m/f/d)

Your area of responsibility

Operational tasks

• Preparation of dishes taking into account HACCP/GHP
• Checking outgoing dishes for quality, quantity, and presentation in accordance with internal company guidelines
• Monitoring, compliance, and if necessary, improvement of quality standards
• Leading the kitchen pass during service times (plating dishes and managing staff)
• Ensuring the proper handling of machines and equipment
• Ensuring the implementation of the hygiene/safety concept in the à la carte and banquet kitchen
• Goods receipt inspection according to specifications

Administrative tasks

• Calculation and determination of prices for the kitchen offer in consultation with the Executive Chef
• Assistance with purchasing goods considering suitable suppliers, seasonality, and supply/demand
• Managing the ordering system (ordering in the inventory management system (Future Log))
• Assistance with updating hygiene/safety concepts
• Inventory management/inventories in cooperation with cost controlling

Miscellaneous

• Representing the Sous Chef of Jack’s Brasserie in their absence
• Forward-looking thinking and use of media platforms (food trends) in the development of new dishes or in designing the menu offer
• Guest-oriented and economical offer planning

Staff management/talent management

• Planning and conducting specialist staff training
• Ensuring compliance with regulations, internal company guidelines such as the employee handbook, LQA requirements
• Assistance with the supervision and training of apprentices and interns

What we wish from you

• Apprenticeship qualification as a cook EFZ and already experience as Chef de Partie in upscale gastronomy/hotellerie
• Passionate cook with enthusiasm for innovation, creativity, and quality awareness
• Affinity for high-quality products and business-minded thinking
• Reliability and sense of responsibility
• Ability to lead, promote, and motivate employees positively
• Enjoyment of working in a multicultural environment and in a large team

Our benefits

• Generous discounts for hotel stays at the Bürgenstock Collection and member hotels of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels group as well as Leading Hotels of the World
• Benefits platform for employees with permanent discounts in various shops
• Regular events for employees (summer party, Christmas aperitif, and birthday meals)
• Support for professional training and development
• A complimentary hotel night for you and your companion
• Access to a Bern City Card

We look forward to your application and for questions Raffael is happy to assist you by phone at 031 326 80 88 or by email.

Contact

Raffael Zgraggen, Human Resources Manager

raffael.zgraggen@schweizerhofbern.com / +41 31 326 80 88

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern AG, Bahnhofplatz 11, CH-3001 Bern