Kitchen Sous-Chef

Kitchen Sous-Chef

Temporary contract / Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, in the top 3 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of experiential learning, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality, tourism and event management. Les Roches prepares entrepreneurial and innovative graduates across a global network of campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Shanghai (China).

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

We are looking for a passionate and customer-focused Kitchen

Sous Chef from September to December 2025 to join our dynamic Kitchen team to support the academic

needs to deliver the program of Ecole Ducasse at Les Roches Crans-Montana.

As part of the team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional

culinary experiences for our students, employees and guests in opening a brand-new

pop-up restaurant for 4 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth running of the pop-up restaurant opening
• Master

recipes and techniques to prepare and serve the proposed menus, ensuring

high quality and consistency.

• Utilize

kitchen equipment correctly and safely, maintaining a clean and organized

workstation.

• Organize

storage areas and oversee regular inventories to ensure efficient stock

management

• Ensure

compliance with food quality standards and strict adherence to HACCP

guidelines.

• Assist the

Kitchen Instructors in guiding and supporting students and trainees

throughout meal preparation and service.

• Contribute to

a positive, collaborative kitchen environment, helping to maintain high

morale and teamwork.

Requirements & Skills/Qualities:

• CFC culinary

arts diploma (CFC Cuisinier-ère) or equivalent.

• Preferably 5

years of professional experience in a similar role, demonstrating

expertise in kitchen operations and food preparation.

• Strong

knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety protocols.

• Ability to

work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Excellent

communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage

multiple priorities effectively.

• Fluency in

English is mandatory, and knowledge of French is a plus.

• Eligible to

work in Switzerland.

• Customer-focused

with a passion for delivering high-quality culinary experiences.

• Strong team

player who fosters collaboration and contributes positively to the work

environment.

• Excellent

organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Able to work

under pressure and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced

environment.

• Proactive,

flexible, and able to work autonomously when required.

Join Our Team! At Les Roches Crans-Montana, you will be an integral part

of our culinary team, providing high-quality dining experiences. If you are

passionate about cooking, customer service, and mentoring young talent in an

international environment, we invite you to submit your CV and cover letter

Contract length : September 2025 to December 2025