Chef de Cuisine – High-Altitude Luxury Architectural Retreat

All4Chefs.com; Montana; On-site; USD 111,501 - 126,962; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full gondola & ski pass

35 days of leave

50% restaurant discount

Job summary

A luxurious hospitality retreat in Switzerland is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a dynamic brasserie that's rooted in 'Slow Food' philosophy. The ideal candidate will have extensive luxury hospitality experience, demonstrate leadership without ego, and excel in team-building within a high-performance kitchen environment. Fluency in English is required, and familiarity with high-altitude logistics is advantageous. The position offers notable perks including accommodation assistance and a lifestyle gondola pass.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in luxury hospitality with seasonal volume management.
• Must be comfortable leading a team of 8-12 professionals.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations focused on high-end brasserie cuisine.
• Ensure live cooking and scratch-made excellence.
• Collaborate with service team for seamless guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Emotional Intelligence

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Crans-Montana, Switzerland | Posted on 03/09/2026

Location: Crans-Montana Area, Switzerland (2,100m Altitude)

Salary: €96,605+ / CHF 90,000+ (Gross Annual - to be confirmed based on profile)

Contract: Permanent

The Vision: High-End Brasserie & Open-Fire Gastronomy

All4chefs is exclusively representing a landmark eco-luxury retreat situated at 2,100 meters. This architectural marvel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to redefine its culinary identity.

This is not a "rigid fine dining" role. We are looking for a chef to lead a high‑end brasserie concept that is lively, generous, and focused on pure, readable flavours. The kitchen follows a "Slow Food" philosophy, emphasizing respect for the product and the timing of nature.

Key Culinary Elements:

Live Cooking: Expert use of open‑fire, embers, and flames to elevate ingredients.

100% Homemade: A commitment to scratch‑made excellence across breakfast, high‑volume lunch, and elegant dinners.

Local Terroir: Leveraging short supply chains and deep relationships with Valaisan producers.

Business Context: You will oversee a high‑performing operation with a winter F&B revenue of CHF 1.2 M and a growing summer MICE/Events segment currently generating over CHF 850 K in corporate and private events.

Requirements

We are looking for a "human‑first" leader. This property strictly rejects "old‑school" toxic management.

No Ego: A clear vision paired with an accessible, committed, and hands‑on presence in the kitchen.

Modern Management: A style rooted in respect and emotional intelligence—no shouting, no humiliation, and no fear‑based tactics.

Team Builder: Ability to unite, train, and retain a brigade of 8 to 12 professionals depending on the season.

Front‑of‑House Synergy: You believe in working hand‑in‑hand with the service team to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Profile Requirements

Languages: English is mandatory. Fluency in French or Italian is a strong advantage.

Experience: Solid seasonal luxury hospitality experience. You must be comfortable managing variable volumes, from intimate individual dinners to large‑scale MICE groups.

Resilience: The property is located at 2,100 m, requiring above‑average adaptability and physical/mental resilience to manage high‑altitude logistics and seasonal peaks.

Sensitivity: A deep affinity for the mountains, nature, and the "living" aspect of cuisine.

Estimated Net Monthly (Valais): €6,060+ (CHF 5,650+) (Based on a single person after all Swiss mandatory taxes and social contributions).

Benefits & Exceptional Working Conditions

Accommodation: Studio apartment provided for CHF 850/month in winter (limited availability) or dedicated assistance finding resort housing (CHF 800–1,200).

Lifestyle: Full Crans‑Montana Gondola & Ski Pass provided for the duration of your contract.

Work‑Life Balance: 35 days of contractual leave. Extra working hours result in additional days off.

Schedule: 6 working days / 1 off (moving to 5/2 once the team is complete).

Perks: 50% discount for you and your family at the restaurant and hotel; daily on‑site meals for CHF 10.

Commute: Transport provided via company vehicle or gondola (20–35 min).