Demi Chef de Partie - Banquet (M/F/D)

MOHG Forever Fans; Zürich; On-site; CHF 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay programme (complimentary nights

Health & Colleague Wellness

Swiss Deluxe Rates

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie – Banquet to join our culinary team in the heart of Zurich's Old Town. You will be responsible for delivering state-of-the-art banquet cuisine, maintaining high standards, and supervising your station under the Head Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chef.

You should bring a completed chef apprenticeship and 2–3 years of upscale hospitality experience, with strong English skills, leadership, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completed in a culinary field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably upscale hospitality/gastronomy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and timely delivery of all dishes in line with recipes, plating guides, and Head Banquet Chef instructions.
• Monitor ingredient quality, manage stock efficiently, and use proper cooking methods, equipment, and recipes to maintain standards.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards in line with HACCP, MOHG policies, Swiss regulations, and Safe & Sound guidelines.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork, share knowledge, and participate in training, meetings, and briefings to improve culinary skills and service quality.
• Support administrative tasks, maintain compliance with SOPs, MOHG pillars, and grooming standards, and ensure rules and regulations are communicated to the team.
• Demonstrate strong culinary skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism while performing any duties assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

Chef apprenticeship

Job description

We are looking for a Demi Chef de Partie - Banquet to join our 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 center, 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 Demi Chef de Partie - Banquet is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences. The Demi Chef de Partie reports to the Head Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chef.

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

• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and timely delivery of all dishes in line with recipes, plating guides, and Head Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chef instructions, meeting guest expectations and dietary needs.
• Monitor ingredient quality, manage stock efficiently, and use proper cooking methods, equipment, and recipes to maintain standards.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards in line with HACCP, MOHG policies, Swiss regulations, and Safe & Sound guidelines, maintaining banquet kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork, share knowledge, and participate in training, meetings, and briefings to improve culinary skills and service quality.
• Support administrative tasks, maintain compliance with SOPs, MOHG pillars, and grooming standards, and ensure rules and regulations are communicated to the team.
• Demonstrate strong culinary skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism while performing any duties assigned by the Head Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chef.

As Demi Chef de Partie - Banquet, we expect from you:

• A completed apprenticeship as a chef. 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in upscale hospitality/gastronomy
• Flexibility and resilience - your position includes weekend and holiday shifts
• An eye for detail and creativity - to incorporate your culinary signature
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and organizational abilities
• Strong leadership skills to manage your own station
• High commitment, with a structured, results-oriented, and independent working style
• A strong sense of quality
• Very good English skills. Additional 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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