Commis de Cuisine (f/m/d)

Kempinski Hotels; Sankt Moritz; On-site; CHF 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in Engadin Alps

Staff accommodation nearby

Staff restaurant access

Employee activities

Excellent employee benefits

International career prospects

Job summary

Commis de Cuisine (f/m/d) for the winter season 2026/2027 at Kempinski Hotels in St. Moritz. You will join a creative and dynamic culinary team in a luxury 5-star environment.

We seek a trained chef with experience in high-end dining, strong teamwork, and fluent German and English. This seasonal full-time role offers staff accommodation nearby and opportunities to grow within Kempinski's international network.

Qualifications

• Completed training as a chef and initial experience in a high-end 5-star restaurant.
• Professional competence, creativity and high quality awareness.
• Structured and organised approach to work.
• Interest in team-oriented work.
• Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily mise en place
• Preparation and cooking of dishes at your station
• Adherence to quality standards in the kitchen area
• Adherence to specified recipes
• Joint responsibility for proper food storage and HACCP compliance

Skills

German language

English language

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Structured & organised work

Education

Chef training completed

Job description

Commis de Cuisine (f/m/d)

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Switzerland - St. Moritz

Description

Under a name steeped in tradition, Kempinski, hoteliers since 1897, has travelled the world in search of fascinating destinations, without ever forgetting its traditions and European heritage. The spacious resorts and stylish city and wellness hotels reflect an individual and unique character, especially for guests who appreciate 5-star service and luxury on their business or private trips.

What actually makes a grand hotel? It is ahead of its time, creating and cultivating traditions. Would you like to develop your own traditions and strengthen the positioning of your area as a sporty, inviting, warm and refreshingly uncomplicated 5-star hotel?

Then we are looking for you to join our creative and dynamic culinary team as a commis de cuisine for the winterseason 2026/2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily mise en place
• Preparation and cooking of dishes assigned to your station
• Adherence to quality standards in the kitchen area
• Adherence to specified recipes
• Joint responsibility for proper food storage and compliance with HACCP guidelines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Completed training as a chef and initial professional experience in a high-end 5-star restaurant
• Professional competence, creativity and attention to detail, as well as a very high level of quality awareness
• Structured and organised approach to work
• Keen interest in team-oriented work
• Very good German and English language skills

Benefits

• Live and work in the heart of the Engadin Alps
• A wide range of creative opportunities
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
• International career prospects and development opportunities
• Outstanding employee benefits in all Kempinski hotels, among others
• Staff accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, including laundry facilities, a fitness and common room, a kitchen and a wide range of dishes in our staff restaurant
• Free use of the in-house daycare centre for employee children
• Monthly employee activities such as skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing courses, hiking trips, spa evenings and German courses
• Internal 'Feel Good Committee' to help shape all welfare issues