Lead Kitchen Chef & Instructor - Hospitality Education

Sommet Education; Montreux; Vor Ort; GBP 64.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, seeks a Sous-Chef & Kitchen Instructor for its Glion campus in Switzerland. You will assume Chef de Cuisine duties in their absence, supervise daily production, and ensure HACCP-compliant, high-quality meals aligned with course objectives.

The role emphasizes student-focused practical instruction, teamwork, and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with English proficiency required and French a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional culinary experience, including experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or in a supervisory kitchen role within upscale hospitality or food service environments.
• Previous experience in culinary training, hospitality education, or supervising students in practical environments preferred
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, HACCP standards, quality control procedures and contemporary food trends
• Experience working with sustainability practices, waste reduction initiatives, and responsible sourcing concepts considered an asset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and support teams and students in fast-paced environments
• Good operational and financial understanding, including food costing, inventory management, purchasing, and waste control
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills with the ability to support practical instruction and student development
• Fluent in English (oral & written); French is a plus

Aufgaben

• Assume the responsibilities of the Chef de Cuisine/Kitchen Chef in their absence, ensuring continuity of kitchen operations and service standards
• Supervise and control daily food production to ensure efficiency, organization, and consistency across all kitchen activities
• Ensure all food preparation, presentation, and service meet the institution’s culinary quality and hygiene standards
• Organize production activities in accordance with operational requirements, meal plans, and workshop schedules
• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance the student learning experience and practical workshop delivery
• Coordinate purchasing requests, deliveries, and stock organization for assigned kitchen sections while supporting inventory control procedures
• Ensure all kitchen operations, including stewarding and cleaning activities, align with course objectives, Moodle course descriptions, and workshop learning outcomes
• Supervise and maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and HACCP compliance in accordance with weekly cleaning schedules and institutional standards
• Support and supervise students during practical workshops and operational service, ensuring professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and adherence to kitchen procedures
• Participate in the evaluation of student practical performance and soft skills, including communication, collaboration, attitude, and professionalism

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Mentoring & coaching

English fluency

Ausbildung

Culinary degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, seeks a Sous-Chef & Kitchen Instructor for its Glion campus in Switzerland. You will assume Chef de Cuisine duties in their absence, supervise daily production, and ensure HACCP-compliant, high-quality meals aligned with course objectives.

The role emphasizes student-focused practical instruction, teamwork, and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with English proficiency required and French a plus.