Executive Sous Chef (m/f/d)
Appenzeller Huus AG
Gonten
Key information
- Publication date:15 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Gonten
Job summary
Join a fantastic culinary team in the beautiful Appenzellerland! Enjoy a unique opportunity to work with two international hotel brands.
Tasks
- Organize smooth service operations and manage mise-en-place tasks.
- Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef on food preparation.
- Train and coach staff while ensuring adherence to HACCP and safety standards.
Skills
- Completed culinary training and experience in upscale dining environments.
- Strong knowledge of European cuisine and flexible working hours.
- Excellent English skills, with additional languages a plus.
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- Organization of a smooth process during service
- Mise-en-place work
- Ordering system
- Cost-conscious handling of the provided food
- Careful handling of the provided materials / utensils
- Close cooperation with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef as well as the other specialty chefs
- Passing on specific expertise, introduction and training of cooks
- Compliance with HACCP standards
- Compliance with safety standards
- Scheduling and processing of time recording in the PMS Abacus as well as staff management
- Various administrative tasks
- Support in organizing events
- Taking over the tasks and responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his absence.
- Participation and supervision of the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all dishes
- Support of the Executive Chef in planning future personnel requirements.
- Coaching and advising employees through constructive feedback.
- Knowledge and implementation of occupational safety guidelines and procedures
- Organization and implementation of department-specific training, Rieber Check Cloud and HACCP system
Your profile
- Successfully completed chef training, professional experience in a similar position and in upscale gastronomy
- Good knowledge of European cuisine
- Flexibility regarding working hours
- Independent, hygienic and precise way of working
- Good English skills, spoken and written, additional languages (especially German) are an advantage
- Exceptional handling of hectic situations while maintaining a consistently professional way of working
We offer
- Live and work centrally between Zurich and St. Gallen in the enchanting Appenzell region
- Be part of a top-class resort opening with two international hotel brands
- Above-average pay
- 50% discount in the Appenzeller Huus gastronomy
- Special prices for overnight stays in Hotellerie Suisse establishments
- Appenzeller employee card
- Modern team lounge with a wide range of catering and relaxation areas
