Demi Chef de Partie (M/F/D)

We are looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the Culinary Department in Zurich, the Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences. The Demi Chef de Partie reports to the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

As Demi Chef de Partie , you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and timely delivery of all dishes in line with recipes, plating guides, and Head Chef/Sous Chef instructions, meeting guest expectations and dietary needs.

• Monitor ingredient quality, manage stock efficiently, and use proper cooking methods, equipment, and recipes to maintain standards.

• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards in line with HACCP, MOHG policies, Swiss regulations, and Safe & Sound guidelines, maintaining kitchen cleanliness at all times.

• Foster effective communication and teamwork, share knowledge, and participate in training, meetings, and briefings to improve culinary skills and service quality.

• Support administrative tasks, maintain compliance with SOPs, MOHG pillars, and grooming standards, and ensure rules and regulations are communicated to the team.

• Demonstrate strong culinary skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism while performing any duties assigned by the Head Chef/Sous Chef.

As Demi Chef de Partie, we expect from you:

• A completed apprenticeship as a chef. 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in upscale hospitality/gastronomy

• Flexibility and resilience – your position includes weekend and holiday shifts

• An eye for detail and creativity – to incorporate your culinary signature

• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and organizational abilities

• Strong leadership skills to manage your own station

• High commitment, with a structured, results-oriented, and independent working style

• A strong sense of quality

• Very good English skills. Additional language skills are an advantage

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

• Swiss Deluxe Rates

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