Commis de Cuisine - Fine Dining (M/F/D)

Mandarin Oriental; Zürich; On-site; CHF 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Wellness

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is seeking a Commis de Cuisine for its Fine Dining team. You will prepare high‑quality dishes, support event catering, and collaborate with the kitchen to ensure smooth service. This role requires a strong work ethic, German and English language skills, and a passion for culinary excellence.

The position is based in Zurich within the Culinary Department, reporting to the Sous Chef and Head Chef, with weekend and holiday shifts expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work under pressure and weekends/holidays.
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and passion for cooking.
• Proactive, quality‑minded and committed to excellence.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high‑quality food.
• Prepare and follow up on events.
• Support the kitchen team and ensure smooth workflow in one shift.
• Comply with guidelines and store food properly.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure proper storage.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Cooking passion

German & English

Education

Apprenticeship in cooking

Job description

We are looking for a Commis de Cuisine - Fine Dining to join our Fine Dining Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.

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 Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business centre, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all‑day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the Culinary Department in Zurich, the Commis de Cuisine - Fine Dining is responsible for state‑of‑the‑art culinary experiences. The Commis de Cuisine reports to the Sous Chef and Head Chef.

As Commis de Cuisine - Fine Dining,you will be responsible forthe followingduties:

• Preparing and serving high quality food
• Preparing and following up on events
• Supporting the Kitchen Team, ensuring smooth work processes in one shift
• Compliance with all guidelines and proper storage of all foodstuffs
• Compliance and control with the specified stock levels and ensuring proper storage

As Commis de Cuisine - Fine Dining, weexpectfrom you:

• A completed apprenticeship as a cook.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure - your position will include weekend and holiday shifts
• Good communication skills, teamwork, reliability and cooking enthusiast
• High level of commitment and High quality awareness
• Very good knowledge of German and English. Further foreign language skills 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.
• Heath & 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 Rates

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