Sous Chef

Company Description

Mercure Zurich City

Offers its guests, in addition to 319 stylish rooms, a spacious wellness and outdoor terrace for special moments of well-being. A highlight of the hotel is the lovingly designed club, awarded the Swiss Location Award as one of the most beautiful locations in Zurich. The hotel is complemented by modern conference rooms and our newly renovated DELI restaurant and renovated bar.

Job Description

By arrangement, we are looking for an experienced Sous Chef 100%

In this exciting position, you are an important part of our kitchen team and ensure daily that our guests are culinary delighted – with passion, quality, and an eye for detail.

• At front cooking, you are a competent and warm contact person for our guests – with a fine sense for advice, sales, and hospitality
• You coordinate and support the processes in all kitchen areas – flexible, solution-oriented, and with high personal responsibility
• The ordering of the required goods is done by you proactively and in close coordination with the head chef
• You take on co-responsibility for inventory management and ensure order, cost-effectiveness, and a smooth flow of goods
• You ensure that our quality and hygiene standards are always met and continuously optimize processes
• In the development and implementation of new dishes and menus, you work creatively with the head chef and the F&B manager
• You work closely with the head chef and the F&B manager and independently and reliably lead the kitchen in their absence
• You lead, train, and develop employees in your department – as a role model regarding quality, safety, and our brand values

Qualifications

• You have a completed training as a cook EFZ or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of experience in the kitchen – ideally in the hotel or gastronomy sector with front cooking – make you confident in your actions
• Leadership experience distinguishes you
• You are professionally confident – you feel at home both in classical and modern cuisine
• You work organized, think ahead, and place value on quality and smooth processes
• As a team player, you motivate your colleagues and take responsibility with joy
• Even in hectic moments, you keep a cool head and work solution-oriented

Additional Information

• So that you have more free time, our kitchen team works without room hours!
• We support you financially with your daily commute to work
• We take care of washing and ironing your uniform – free of charge
• Regular team events with subsequent apéritif
• Free meals – three times a day
• Benefit from exclusive discounts within The Chocolate on the Pillow Group and the Accor Group – for you as well as your family and friends
• We challenge and promote you and are happy to bring you to the "Next Level" with our advancement and development opportunities