Executive Chef

Executive ChefExecutive ChefJoin SHMS X as an Executive Chef and become X a dynamic team X in hospitality With four schools on five campuses (in Montreux, Caux, Leysin, Brig, and Le Bouveret) and more than 6,000 students from 110 countries, Swiss Group is the largest alliance of hospitality management and business schools in Switzerland. Our schools offer a wide range of higher programs (Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters, MBAs). Swiss Group is headquartered in Montreux.Position Overview / ObjectivesThe Executive Chef is responsible for the leadership, management, and support of all kitchen The role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality culinary production for students, staff, and institutional events while supporting the school s experiential learning  Executive Chef supervises all kitchen sections, ensures compliance with Swiss food safety manages budgets and resources efficiently, and contributes to the development of and sustainable culinary experiences aligned with SHMS position plays a key role in supporting academic programs X practical classes meet curriculum X by mentoring students in professional culinary Duties and Responsibilities1. Culinary & Quality ControlSupervise and daily kitchen across all production food production meets SHMS X , guidelines, and service requirements.Develop, standardize, and maintain recipes, production procedures, and portion controls.Monitor food quality, consistency, and service delivery.Analyse consumption trends and student feedback to continuously improve food offerings.Support production planning for institutional events, banquets, and special Financial & Resource ManagementPlan and monitor kitchen budgets, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency.Monitor food cost percentages and implement corrective actions when required.Oversee procurement of food products, equipment, and kitchen according to institutional supplier and ensure product quality, cost effectiveness, and reliability.Control inventory levels and oversee stock management Food Safety, Compliance & SustainabilityEnsure full compliance with HACCP standards and Swiss food safety hygiene and food safety training for staff and in internal and external audits and implement corrective action plans when safe use, maintenance, and monitoring of kitchen equipment.Implement sustainable kitchen practices including food waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and energy efficiency Leadership & Team ManagementLead, and supervise kitchen staff across all and manage staff schedules according to needs and academic activities.Recruit, train, mentor, and kitchen team a professional, and positive working environment.Support staff development through coaching and training & Student Development closely with academic faculty to support the delivery of practical culinary classes aligned with curriculum objectives.Supervise student practical training sessions in production kitchens when required.Provide technical expertise and mentorship to students.Promote professional culinary standards, discipline, and workplace behaviour among in curriculum X continuous improvement when & effective between kitchen, service teams, academic departments, and management.Maintain regular with student and feedback in departmental meetings and institutional planning sessions.Provide performance reports to senior & Experience DevelopmentLead menu development and culinary aligned with hospitality menus reflect the diversity of SHMS s student body.Support themed dining events, and experiential learning opportunities.Contribute to the continuous enhancement of SHMS X student & ExperienceProfessional culinary or equivalent professional 5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experienceExperience in large-scale food production and banquet experience in hospitality or training environment is highly knowledge of HACCP and Swiss food safety and french spoken and writtenSkills & CompetenciesStrong leadership and team X and financial management abilitiesStrong mentoring and coaching skillsAbility to work in a multicultural academic and in menu developmentStrong and interpersonal skillsHigh level of adaptability and problem-solving you are about culinary excellence and we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of hospitality and culinary arts in Switzerland. jid9a6691aafr jit0207afr jpiy26afr