#aboutus

The green mountains of Ticino, the first palms trees in Italy and right in the middle of it all: Hotel Giardino Ascona. A Tuscan-style building with a huge garden straight out of a storybook. Just another luxury hotel by Lake Maggiore? Far from it. Giardino proves that not all five-star hotels are the same. Three restaurants, a spa, relaxing lounges and rooms full of that holiday feeling. A fresh, five-star design hotel that redefines holidays by Lake Maggiore.

At our soul retreat Giardino Ascona in Ticino, we are looking to fill the following position for the upcoming summer season 2026, by arrangement:

Chef de Partie – Restaurant Ecco

#aboutthejob

The Ecco restaurant stands for pure culinary artistry.
Fine dining at the highest level, internationally renowned and shaped by the signature style of chef Reto Brändli. Awarded 2 Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points, Ecco combines culinary precision with creative passion.
Here, flavors merge into poetry, each dish is an artful composition, and a testament to uncompromising quality.

#aboutyou

• A completed apprenticeship as a chef
• Experience in a comparable position in the upscale gastronomy
• You are a team player even in hectic situations and do not lose sight of the big picture
• A well-groomed appearance and polite manners
• Independence, reliability and a sense of duty
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Respectful interaction with colleagues and superiors

#talentculture

• An innovative and well-organised workplace
• The opportunity to get actively involved in the opening, everyday business and company development
• Open and transparent communication
• Regular courses and opportunities for advanced training, as well as numerous employee benefits
• A position in a contemporary Swiss hotel group that’s full of character

Contacts

Meet the job requirements and want to join the Giardino team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the contact form below or via WhatsApp. Welcome home.