BASEL OFFICE - Sous Chef Employee Restaurant

Viking; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 55’000 - 75’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global travel company in Basel is seeking a Sous Chef who will prepare seasonal meals ensuring high standards and cleanliness in the kitchen. The role involves collaboration with the Executive Chef in menu development and ordering of stock. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the hotel or catering industry. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of German is a plus. This role offers a dynamic work environment and flexible hours.

Leistungen

Dynamic work environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the hotel/catering industry.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Positive personality with a neat appearance.

Aufgaben

• Prepare daily fresh meals from Monday to Friday.
• Support Executive Chef in developing a weekly menu.
• Order stock and ensure cleanliness according to HACCP.

Kenntnisse

Professional meal preparation

Team collaboration

Service-oriented

Ability to work independently

Stress resistance

Jobbeschreibung

Viking (NYSE : VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™.

Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Sous Chef is responsible to prepare from Monday to Friday, daily fresh meals inspired by the seasons and available market products to the fullest satisfaction of our employees in accordance with Viking Standards and HACCP rules. He / she works in a small team in our office restaurant and reports to the Executive Chef.

This role is based in our Operational Head Office in Basel, Switzerland. Thus, please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional preparation and distribution of daily lunch and occasionally dinner
• Support the Executive Chef in the development of a weekly Menu Cycle with the opportunity to introduce some exciting new Dishes
• Ordering of stock in cooperation with Executive Chef
• Correct handling of all products and equipment
• Ensuring of perfect cleanliness in working area in accordance with HACCP rules
• Conducting stock-takes; inventory according to company procedures
• Performance according to company standards and HACCP rules
• Correct storage of stock; establishing of par levels

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Min. 2 years professional experience in hotel / catering industry / restaurants
• International experience is an asset
• Fluency in English, German would be an asset
• Ability to work independently, service-oriented and guest-focused
• Flexibility and stress resistance, team player, commitment, positive personality, neat appearance

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours

HOW TO APPLY