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Chef de Cuisine at the Albergo Are you passionate about culinary excellence and would you like to run a kitchen where alpine authenticity meets modern culinary art? Are you excited by the idea of setting creative accents at an altitude of 2.400 meters and leading a strong team? Then, as an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine (m/f/d) the perfect addition to our management team at the Albergo! Your profile • Professional experience: Completed chef's training and solid experience in upscale gastronomy or the hotel industry – ideally already in a leadership position. • Leadership skills: Proven experience in leading and motivating a kitchen team, as well as in training and developing employees. • Creativity & Commitment to Quality: A passion for high-quality, fresh products, culinary innovation, and the pursuit of perfection in taste and presentation. • A talent for organization: A structured, efficient, and solution-oriented way of working – even in stressful situations. • Team Spirit: The ability to inspire people, take responsibility and act as a role model. • Strong communication skills: Excellent communication skills in German and/or English, along with the ability to keep a cool head even in demanding situations. • Sustainability: An awareness of responsible handling of food and resources. • Commute: For winter sports fans, the commute can be done by ski or snowboard – including first and last line on the empty slopes. Your responsibilities • Overall responsibility: Management of the entire kitchen operation, including staff leadership, menu planning, and quality assurance. • Menu Design: Developing seasonal menus and menu sequences in close coordination with the management. • Team Leadership: Motivating, training, and developing the kitchen team – fostering an appreciative, collegial working atmosphere. • Quality Management: Ensuring the highest standards of freshness, taste, and presentation for all dishes. • Costing & Purchasing: Responsibility for cost of goods, supplier management, and budget planning. • Hygiene & Safety: Compliance with all legal regulations (HACCP) as well as ensuring a safe and clean workplace. • Collaboration: Close cooperation with service, management and other areas for smooth operations throughout the entire house. • Innovation: Observing culinary trends and continuously developing the food and beverage offering. Our offer • Modern kitchen equipment • High-quality staff clothing • 20% Family & Friends discount at Secret Moments • Working in a unique environment • Tip sharing • Payment according to the collective agreement • Free board and lodging • Many other perks & goodies For full-time employment, a 6-day week (48 hrs.) with 1 – 2 evening shifts per week incl. attractive Gross wage from € 4,000.– planned (pay above the collective agreement for Hospitality & Gastronomy, with the possibility of additional adjustment depending on qualifications). In addition, there is a share of the tips, holiday and Christmas bonuses (pro rata), free board and lodging, and further goodies on top! Your workplace The kitchen at the Albergo is also of the very highest standard. State-of-the-art equipment helps you create Mediterranean culinary delights. The Albergo was newly built in 2018. The entire building is in top condition – and so is the kitchen: • Pacojet • KitchenAid Classic • Excalibur dehydrator • Many other top appliances