Fairmont Grand Hôtel Geneva
Mercure Geneva Airport, Geneva, Switzerland
UK - Head Chef (M/F/X)
- 19 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Mercure Geneva Airport, Geneva, Switzerland
Job summary
Join a hotel in the Accor network, boasting 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants. Opportunities for growth and a positive impact await you.
Tasks
- Lead a creative kitchen for events and receptions with quality cuisine.
- Design seasonal menus catering to diverse guest needs and preferences.
- Manage kitchen organization, hygiene standards, and costs effectively.
Skills
- We seek a reliable, dynamic culinary expert with event experience.
- Strong knowledge of culinary trends and best practices is essential.
- Ability to manage time and lead kitchen teams efficiently.
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About the job
Join a hotel that is part of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring. There are many opportunities for development and progression. Every gesture, every smile, every action contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our guests, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats stronger.
The Rotary Geneva Mgallery is looking for a passionate, creative and organised Head Chef to join its team and take charge of the kitchen during its events and receptions.
Your mission:
- Develop and prepare quality cuisine, adapted to the various events
- Design varied and refined menus, taking into account the seasons and the needs of the guests.
- Ensure the proper organisation of the kitchen and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
- Manage supplies, stocks and costs.
- Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team.
- Guarantee a neat presentation of dishes and a gastronomic experience worthy of the Rotary Geneva events.
Your profile:
We are looking for a person who is autonomous, reliable, dynamic and passionate about gastronomy, with solid experience in cooking and ideally in organising banquets, receptions or events.
You have an eye for detail, enjoy working in a team and know how to be creative while respecting the demands of a professional kitchen.
Let’s talk about you:
● You know all about cooking! Your experience as a Head Chef has allowed you to develop your knowledge of culinary trends and best practices.
● You are familiar with time and team management in the kitchen. You know how to lead, delegate and allocate tasks.
● You always keep an eye on quality indicators and cost control ratios in the kitchen.
