Executive Japanese Omakase Chef — Exclusive 12-seat Concept

Hotel Park Gstaad; Gstaad; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Uniform laundry service

Monthly Employee Recognition Program

Global career growth opportunities

Employee Travel Program

Job summary

Hotel Park Gstaad seeks a Restaurant Chef for Sekka, its intimate Japanese dining concept. Lead the kitchen, shape the Omakase offering, and ensure exceptional quality and guest interaction in a high-end Swiss Alpine setting.

You will craft menus, manage the kitchen team, and uphold premium standards while collaborating with suppliers and the hotel opening team. Fluency in English is required; other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership in exceptional Japanese restaurants, luxury hospitality, fine dining, Omakase concepts, or premium culinary operations.
• Exceptional expertise in Japanese cuisine, with substantial hands-on experience in Omakase and the ability to lead the guest experience.
• Outstanding knowledge of Japanese ingredients, premium seafood, seasonality, sourcing, and traditions.
• A highly developed sense of craftsmanship, balance, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to create distinctive Omakase menus and signature dishes.
• Strong supplier relationships and ability to deliver consistent quality.
• Fluent English; additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily culinary operations of Sekka.
• Define and evolve the culinary identity, concept, and positioning of Sekka.
• Personally lead the intimate Omakase experience with highly personalized guest interaction.
• Curate exceptional Omakase menus, seasonal offerings, and signature dishes.
• Set uncompromising standards for product quality, craftsmanship, presentation, and execution.
• Source exceptional ingredients and build relationships with suppliers.
• Lead, train, and inspire the Sekka culinary team to deliver quality daily.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and operational efficiency across the kitchen.

Skills

Omakase leadership

Guest interaction

Team leadership

Sourcing excellence

Quality craftsmanship

Seasonal menus

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Swiss VET Diploma

Job description

Hotel Park Gstaad seeks a Restaurant Chef for Sekka, its intimate Japanese dining concept. Lead the kitchen, shape the Omakase offering, and ensure exceptional quality and guest interaction in a high-end Swiss Alpine setting.

You will craft menus, manage the kitchen team, and uphold premium standards while collaborating with suppliers and the hotel opening team. Fluency in English is required; other languages are a plus.