People at 1800m above sea level are shaping the Luxury Mountain Travel. Our dynamic and international community offers our guests smart Luxury for an inimitable holiday experience. As a member of the Luxury Kulm Group you are part of the key to our success. Together, we make every stay deeply inspiring, unique and distinctive. And as such, we embrace our culture: understated luxury, inspiration, and a life experience. Together, we make it happen. This is your chance to be a member of our shaping culture:
This is what you move with us
Where passion meets perfection: In our main kitchen, we create culinary experiences at a 16 GaultMillau points level. We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef (m/f/d) to act as the trusted right hand to our Executive Chef, helping lead a highly skilled brigade and delivering excellence to every plate, day after day..
- Executive Right Hand: Supporting the Executive Chef in daily organization, planning, menu creation, and brigade leadership.
- Deputising Leadership: Serving as the Executive Chef’s primary deputy in their absence—taking full operational ownership with confidence and authority.
- Operational Excellence: Shared responsibility for smooth kitchen operations across all services—from extensive breakfast offerings to fine dining and gala dinners.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring the highest presentation and flavor standards—your eye for detail guarantees a 16-point experience for every guest.
- Hygiene & Efficiency: Maintaining strict HACCP and safety standards, as well as responsible food cost and equipment management.
- Mentorship & Culture: Inspiring, guiding, and developing Commis de Cuisine and Chefs de Partie within a respectful, high-performing environment.
This is you
- Qualifications: Completed professional culinary training (EFZ or international equivalent).
- Experience: Proven track record with several years of experience in senior positions (experienced Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef) within high-end gourmet gastronomy or a 5-star hotel setting (ideally at 15+ GaultMillau / Michelin star level).
- Leadership & Mindset: Strong leadership skills, high stress tolerance, cost awareness, and the ability to motivate a large brigade under pressure.
- Product Knowledge: Passion for premium produce, precision techniques, and continuous culinary innovation.
- Languages (Essential): Fluent in Italian, paired with good knowledge of English or German.
What we offer- Shape World-Class Gastronomy: Work alongside an elite culinary brigade in one of the most prestigious grand hotels in the Swiss Alps.
- Growth: Tailored career advancement opportunities within the Kulm Group.
- Quality Living: Live and work in the Engadin valley, complete with staff accommodation, subsidized meals, and extensive group perks.
Start Date: Immediately or by mutual agreement.
Benefits
At Kulm Group, our employees are the heart of our success. We offer attractive development opportunities, comfortable accommodations, affordable meals in the staff restaurant, and numerous perks.