Fine Dining Commis de Cuisine — Craft & Team Excellence

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

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.