Sous Chef 100% (m/f/d)

With its more than 165-year history, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa is the most traditional hotel in the city. As a member of the Bürgenstock Collection, our hotel impresses with excellent service and first-class service offerings for guests from all over the world.

Our corporate culture is characterized above all by our flat hierarchy, collegial cooperation, and a good dose of humor as well as passion.

We are convinced that only satisfied employees can inspire our guests - therefore we offer a working environment that motivates, inspires, and encourages top performance.

We are proud to have officially received the "Great Place To Work ® Switzerland" award. This certification is based on the evaluations of our employees, who perceive our workplace culture as excellent. Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa Great Place To Work® Switzerland.

Are you ready to create excellent guest experiences with us and learn and develop a lot in the process? Then you are exactly right with us!

We look forward to your application for the open position as

Sous Chef 100% (m/f/d)

Your area of responsibility

• Preparation of dishes taking into account HACCP and GHP guidelines
• Control of outgoing dishes for quality, quantity, and presentation in compliance with internal company guidelines
• Management of the kitchen pass during service times in the absence of the head chef
• Ensuring and updating the hygiene and safety concept of the à-la-carte kitchen
• Conducting inventories in cooperation with cost controlling
• Representation of the head chef in his absence
• Planning and conducting specialized employee training
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations and internal guidelines
• Support in supervising and training apprentices

What we expect from you

• Completed training as a cook EFZ as well as experience as a chef de partie in upscale gastronomy or hotel industry
• Passion for cooking, combined with enthusiasm for innovation, creativity, and a high quality awareness
• Strong affinity for high-quality products as well as business thinking
• High reliability and sense of responsibility
• Ability to lead, promote, and motivate employees positively
• Enjoy working in a multicultural environment as well as in a large team

Our benefits

• Generous discounts for hotel stays at the Bürgenstock Collection and member hotels of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels group as well as Leading Hotels of the World
• Benefits platform for employees with permanent discounts in various stores
• Regular events for employees (summer party, Christmas aperitif, and birthday dinner)
• Support for professional training and development
• A complimentary hotel night for you and your companion
• Access to a Bern City Card

We look forward to your application and for questions, Raffael is happy to assist you by phone at 031 326 80 88 or by email.

Your contact person

Raffael Zgraggen, Human Resources Manager

raffael.zgraggen@schweizerhofbern.com / +41 31 326 80 88

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern AG, Bahnhofplatz 11, CH-3001 Bern