We are looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to join our Banquet Kitchen 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 Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences. The Banquet Sous Chef reports to the Banquet Head Chef.

As Banquet Sous Chef you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Working under the guidance of the Banquet Head Chef, be able to organize the team and workflow to execute the menu dishes according to the recipes and user guides in a high volume atmosphere for our guests.
• Lead and drive the team to maintain the highest level of productivity and efficiency in overall food preparation in the F&B outlets plus in-room dining.
• Be able to project and procure the adequate amount of products and prepare in timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ultimate level of food safety, understanding HACCP principles, possess the highest personal hygiene.

As Banquet Sous Chef, we expect from you:

• Globally-recognized culinary qualification.
• Menu planning and recipes knowledge
• Fine dining knowledge and experience for at least 5 years
• Excellent leadership skills and able to motivate the team to deliver exceptional quality
• Speak, read and communicate in a good level of German and English
• Must be of smart appearance with excellent personal hygiene standards
• Very good Food & Beverage knowledge
• Very good kitchen organisation experience

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