Sous Chef Main Kitchen | 16 GaultMillau Points

Sous Chef Main Kitchen | 16 GaultMillau Points Expected from 01.02.2026 – Indefinite / perpetual

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.

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.

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.

Zwischen 1848 und 1900 ist das Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina entstanden. Ein Haus der Luxusklasse, innen und aussen denkmalgeschützt, gehört es zu den architektonisch bedeutendsten Hotels der Alpen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Pontresina ist unweit vom mondänen St. Moritz, 1800 m ü.M. mitten in einer atemberaubenden Landschaft gelegen.

Der Kronenhof gehört zu den führenden 5 Sterne Superior Häusern im Oberengadin und war das GaultMillau-Hotel des Jahres 2008. Unser Hotel erhielt unter anderem sechs der begehrten Travellers‘ Choice Awards des Onlineportals TripAdvisor und wurde zum besten Hotel der Welt ausgezeichnet. Ausserdem wurde uns von Schweiz Tourismus der Prix Bienvenu verliehen, der Award als gastfreundlichstes Luxushotel der Schweiz.

Unser Hotel verfügt über 112 luxuriöse Suiten und Zimmer verschiedener Kategorien. Neben der grosszügigen Wellnessanlage laden das „Grand Restaurant“ in klassischem neubarocken Stil (300 Sitzplätze, 2. bestes HP-Restaurant der Schweiz), das à-la-carte Gourmet-Restaurant „Kronenstübli“ (16 Punkte GaultMillau), die Bar und das Sonnenrestaurant „Le Pavillon“ unsere internationalen Gäste zum Erholen und Verweilen ein.