Luxury Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Training & MOstay

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Luzern; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Wellness for colleagues

Swiss Deluxe Hotels

And much more!

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Culinary team. You will support the Executive Sous Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure top-quality food production while maintaining MO standards.

The role requires strong leadership, German and English proficiency, and a flexible, team-focused approach. Weekend/holiday shifts are included in the schedule, with opportunities for professional development within a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training in the upscale hotel industry or gastronomy.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
• Strong leadership and guest communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate all hotel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the kitchen outlet.
• Assist the Executive Sous Chef in controlling and analysing food quality, service execution, staff training and hygiene.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to culinary colleagues at all times.
• Create and maintain synergy between kitchen outlets for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain monthly par stock adjustments and liaise with key culinary department members.
• Monitor daily food production and inventories; ensure dishes meet MO standards.

Skills

IT skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Results-oriented

Professionalism

German & English

Education

Vocational training in upscale hotel industry or gastronomy

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Culinary team. You will support the Executive Sous Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure top-quality food production while maintaining MO standards.

The role requires strong leadership, German and English proficiency, and a flexible, team-focused approach. Weekend/holiday shifts are included in the schedule, with opportunities for professional development within a luxury hotel environment.