Sous Chef (Must Have: Fluent Italian) (d/m/w)
Grand Hotel Kronenhof *****S Pontresina
Pontresina
Key information
- Publication date:12 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Pontresina
Job summary
Join our award-winning kitchen where passion meets perfection! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Help ensure smooth kitchen operations from breakfast to gala dinners.
- Support the Executive Chef in daily planning and team leadership.
- Oversee dish quality and presentation for a memorable guest experience.
Skills
- Completed chef training or equivalent, with 5+ years experience.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and motivational skills are essential.
- Creativity and a passion for culinary excellence are a must.
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What you will achieve with us
Where passion meets perfection: In our multiple award-winning kitchen, we create culinary experiences that delight our guests. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated Sous Chef personality who, together with our Executive Chef and a highly qualified brigade, brings excellence to the plate every day.Your tasks:
- Co-responsibility for the smooth running of all kitchen activities – from breakfast to gala dinner.
- Supporting the Executive Chef in the daily organization, planning, and leadership of the brigade.
- Quality and presentation control of all dishes – your eye for detail ensures the "wow" effect for the guest.
- Ensuring the highest hygiene standards (HACCP) as well as responsible handling of food and work materials.
- Participation in the creation of new menus and dishes – your ideas are always welcome.
- Deputizing for the Executive Chef in their absence – you take on responsibility with competence and passion.
Who you are
- Completed training as a cook EFZ or equivalent qualification.
- At least 5 years of professional experience as Chef de Partie in 5-star hotels or upscale gourmet gastronomy.
- Strong leadership skills, team spirit, and the ability to inspire and motivate people.
- Cost awareness, organizational talent, and a high quality standard for yourself and your environment.
- Passion for gastronomy, creativity, and the desire to refine every product in the best possible way.
- Languages: Italian as well as English or German
Benefits
At Kulm Group, our employees are at the heart of our success. We offer you attractive development opportunities, comfortable accommodations, affordable meals in the staff restaurant, and numerous discounts.