Commis de Cuisine (m/f)

Commis de Cuisine (m/f)

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Looking to be a part of an award-winning team that leads at the forefront of culinary innovation? We have the perfect opportunity currently available for a dynamic personality focused on delivering first-of-its-class gastronomic experiences at FIVE Hotels and Resorts, dare-to-be-different destinations that capture the glamour and vibe of Dubai and Zurich.

FIVE's exciting new project, FIVE Zurich, which opened on 30th June 2022, is a newly revamped lifestyle hotel and Swiss hotspot that has previously been visited by the likes of Rihanna, Freddy Mercury, Grace Jones and Muhammad Ali as regular guests. Set to be a huge success, overlooking the city center from Zurich's stunning Uetliberg plateau, this property is home to 87 suites and rooms as well as 7 award-winning and new culinary concepts centered around FIVE's hallmark musical stylings. The new FIVE hotel in Zurich seamlessly unites the very best of Swiss hospitality with FIVE's characteristic flair for exceptionally indulgent experiences for guests from the city and international visitors alike.

So, stay tuned!

Our Culinary Team are the final piece of the puzzle, they are cultured yet trendy personalities with an intuitive ability to anticipate colleagues' needs by being in the right place at the right time and delivering a culinary experience that goes above and beyond - crafting experiences for our team members that last a lifetime.

As ChefDe Cuisine you will join a committed team driven with the intent of delivering ‘FIVE-star' guest experiences to an international diaspora.

As our ideal candidate, you have proven experience in a highly active environment. Your organisational, communication, and leadership skills are second to none and you enjoy developing solutions that push groundbreaking boundaries.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on approach with a ‘can-do!' work attitude
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest services with a passion.
• Ability to find creative solutions while taking ownership for all duties and tasks assigned
• Teamwork-oriented
• Positive, proactive outlook, hardworking and outgoing personality - and a fun-to-work-with energy at all times!
• Swiss work permit holder or EU ID / Passport holder
• Proficiency in multiple languages is a bonus
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces
• Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour
• Experiments to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the restaurant
• Coaches the sous chef and other members of the kitchen staff, so they perform at their best
• Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant
• Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience
• Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings
• Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy
• Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team

Rewards At Work! Benefits For Life!

• Live the exciting FIVE Life
• Attractive incentive schemes
• Rapid career advancement
• Team-spirited colleagues