Banquet Sous-Chef

About the job

The Mövenpick Hotel Geneva is a superior 4-star establishment with 350 rooms. Located just a few minutes from Geneva International Airport and the Palexpo exhibition centre, it offers a working environment within an international setting with a global clientele.
Working here means supporting business travellers, diplomats, and tourists who expect professionalism and reliable service. Whether at reception, in conference organisation, catering, or housekeeping, the team ensures that every stay is efficient, pleasant, and welcoming.
The culinary offer includes several restaurants serving international and regional cuisine, including a fine dining option, as well as an elegant bar.
This establishment combines the internationality of a global city with a modern working environment. The staff contribute here to creating a place where service quality, team spirit, and warm hospitality meet at the highest level.

The Banquet Sous-Chef is responsible for the organisation, production, and quality of culinary services for events (banquets, weddings, seminars, receptions, cocktails, conferences, etc.). They ensure compliance with quality standards, deadlines, costs, and food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production management
Team management
Hygiene, safety and HACCP
Cost management
Customer satisfaction
 

Training
• Diploma in cooking, hotel and catering, or equivalent.
• HACCP training.

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cooking, including at least 2 years as a Sous-Chef.
• Proven experience in organising banquets and large-capacity events.

Technical skills
• Excellent mastery of culinary techniques.
• Very good knowledge of HACCP standards and food hygiene regulations.
• Proficient in cost, stock, and supply management.
• Good knowledge of allergens and food safety rules.
• Proficiency with kitchen management software (an asset).

Personal qualities
• Leadership and ability to unite a team.
• Excellent organisation and sense of priorities.
• Stress resistance and ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.
• Team spirit, rigour, and responsiveness.
• Creativity and customer orientation.

Working conditions
• Variable hours depending on events (evenings, weekends, and public holidays).
• Work in a dynamic environment with high production volumes.
• Strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talents.