Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen at Luxury MO Luzern

Mandarin Oriental; Luzern; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Based in Luzern, you will support the Executive Sous Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and service across all outlets.

You will lead a professional team, mentor staff, and maintain strong collaboration with Chef, F&B leadership, and outlet managers. Fluent German and English are essential, with flexibility for weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training in upscale hotel industry or gastronomy.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a comparable role.
• Strong IT skills; knowledge of Infrasys and SevenRooms is advantageous.
• Very good German and English languages; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate all corporate and hotel policies and SOPs.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations and outlets.
• Assist Executive Sous Chef in controlling food quality, service, training, and hygiene.
• Provide leadership and support to culinary colleagues at all times.
• Maintain synergy between kitchen outlets for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure monthly par stock adjustments for operating equipment.
• Maintain relationships with Executive Chef, F&B Director, and outlet managers.
• Monitor daily food production and inventories.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to the standards set by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

German language

English language

Teamwork

Education

Vocational training in upscale hotel industry or gastronomy

Tools

Infrasys

SevenRooms

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Based in Luzern, you will support the Executive Sous Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and service across all outlets.

You will lead a professional team, mentor staff, and maintain strong collaboration with Chef, F&B leadership, and outlet managers. Fluent German and English are essential, with flexibility for weekend shifts.