Kitchen Sous Chef

Role

Fixed-term

Mid

Hospitality

Logistics

Crans-Montana, Valais

Requirements

Vocational

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

Batch cookingSupervisionTime managementPortion controlFood preparationStandardized recipesFood safety standardsMultitaskingCommunication SkillsHACCPSanitation practicesQuality control in construction

Languages

English

French

Description

Key responsibilities Supervise daily kitchen operations in the production area, ensuring timely and efficient food preparation. Ensure that all food items are prepared according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines. Manage large-scale batch cooking for buffets, banquets, or central production as per demand. Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functionality and report maintenance needs. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations ( , HACCP standards).

Responsibilities

Supervise daily kitchen operations in the production area, ensuring timely and efficient food preparation.
Ensure that all food items are prepared according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines.
Manage large-scale batch cooking for buffets, banquets, or central production as per demand.
Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functionality and report maintenance needs.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (HACCP standards).

Requirements

Fluency in English (mandatory), French (a plus).
Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized institution.
Strong communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Proficient in using kitchen equipment and tools.

Benefits

Innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.

Company

Sommet Education

Education

Les Roches, part of Sommet Education group, is a globally renowned institution shaping the future of hospitality and the experience economy through transformative and experiential education in 3 campuses: Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). 2nd in the 2025 QS World University Ranking in Hospitality and Leisure Management. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. Les Roches Marbella, certified ISO-14001 and ISO-9001. Our values, Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service, are the foundation of our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.