Chef de Partie (m/w/d)

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Palace; Luzern; In loco; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen station within our Culinary team. The role requires a completed culinary apprenticeship and 2–3 years of professional experience in upscale hospitality, with strong German and English communication.

You will uphold high quality, presentation, and hygiene standards, while collaborating with the Head and Sous Chefs. The position offers a permanent contract, 100% workload, and weekend/holiday shifts at our luxury

Competenze

• Completed culinary apprenticeship with Swiss VET diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably upscale hospitality.
• Strong German and English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.

Mansioni

• Lead your assigned kitchen station and ensure smooth daily operations while adhering to quality and hygiene standards.
• Ensure flawless preparation, high quality, and attractive presentation of dishes in line with elevated culinary expectations.
• Actively control and minimize food waste through efficient and forward-thinking work practices.
• Contribute creatively and support development of new dishes and food concepts.
• Request supplies in coordination with supervisor and monitor daily goods receipt.
• Oversee daily HACCP hygiene controls and ensure cleanliness.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Formazione

Culinary apprenticeship / Swiss VET Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Chef de Partie (m/w/d)

Hotel Mandarin Oriental Palace. Vacant since: 01.10.2026. Number of jobs: 1. 6006 Luzern (LU). 100% Immediately Permanent Registration requirement.

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our Culinary team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is an iconic Belle Époque landmark, offering a premier luxury experience. The hotel comprises 136 rooms and suites, four restaurants, one bar together with a variety of meeting facilities, a Spa and a fitness room.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, within the Culinary department, the Senior Chef de Partie is responsible for assisting the Head Chef and Sous chef to supervise and run all sections at the kitchen they have been assigned to. The Senior Chef de Partie reports to the Head Chef.

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for the following duties:

Leading your assigned kitchen station and ensuring smooth daily operations while adhering to all quality and hygiene standards

Ensuring flawless preparation, high quality, and attractive presentation of dishes in line with our elevated culinary expectations

Actively controlling and minimizing food waste through efficient and forward-thinking work practices

Contributing creatively and supporting the development of new dishes and food concepts

Requesting supplies in coordination with your supervisor and monitoring the daily goods receipt

Overseeing daily hygiene controls and ensuring cleanliness in accordance with HACCP guidelines

As Chef de Partie, we expect from you:

A completed culinary apprenticeship and 2–3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in upscale hospitality or gastronomy

High flexibility and resilience, including availability for weekend and holiday shifts

Creativity, strong attention to detail, and the willingness to bring your own culinary signature to the team

Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork abilities, and well-developed organizational competence

Leadership strength and experience in supervising your own station

Commitment, a structured and independent working style, and a strong sense of quality

Very good German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage

Our commitment to you:

Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

Swiss Deluxe Hotels. As a member of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels you and your loved ones get to enjoy stays at many prestigious properties all across Switzerland. From vibrant city hotels to grand hotels deeply rooted in their surroundings, the perfect get-away is only a reservation away.

And much more!

We’re Fans. Are you?

Job Details

• Work location 6006 Luzern (LU)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• Work form Sunday and holiday work, Shift work

Qualifications

• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Vocational education and training with the Swiss Federal VET Diploma or equivalent

Language Skills

• English Orally : Good knowledge Written : None
• German Orally : Good knowledge Written : None

Contact

• By email [e-mail]