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 hospitality experience that goes above and beyond - crafting experiences for our team members that last a lifetime.

As a Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry you will join a committed culinary 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 organizational, communication, and leadership skills are second to none and you enjoy developing solutions that push groundbreaking boundaries.

You’ll work closely with the management team to develop constantly evolving service goals.

Tasks

• Undertake cake and sweets preparation and monitor closely the requirements for mise-En-place
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are entirely clean when left unattended
• Follow the rules set and/or by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating, storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment, reporting of notifiable diseases, reporting of absenteeism be it due to sickness or otherwise
• Help to prevent waste of food and over-production to mise-En-place, and keep food order from store or supplies to a minimum
• Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices always
• Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Work efficiently to control wastage of food and non- food items
  
  
  

Requirements

• A Pastry Chef who has worked in, and understands, high volume operations. Someone who is always a step ahead and is a passionate innovator while being a true culinary enthusiast
• Must have the ability to manage and build a team that leaves a mark on every dish that is served
• Expresses the FIVE Vibe by delivering exquisite culinary experiences
• Demonstrates great dedication, has high energy, and contributes with enthusiasm
• Must be willing to ride the journey of creating a successful FIVE brand
• An active learner with an open mind that embraces change, is always solution driven and an ideation expert with ability to drive campaigns using minimal guidance and own initiative.
• Swiss work permit holder or EU ID / Passport holder
• Ability to find creative solutions while taking ownership for all duties and tasks assigned
  
  
  

Benefits

• Live the exciting FIVE Life
• Discount at our Restaurants
• Free Parking
• Rapid career advancement
• Team-spirited colleagues
  
  
  

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