Executive Chef (m/w/d)

pemThe legendary and unique Badrutt's Palace Hotel - the unmistakable landmark of St. Moritz. Surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful nature of the Swiss Alps and inspired by over a century of history. Here we cultivate boundless hospitality and discreet, first-class service. /em /p, ulliAs Executive Chef, you hold overall responsibility for the culinary direction of Badrutt's Palace Hotel across all internal and external restaurants, banquets and in-room dining. /liliYou further develop and implement seasonal menus and culinary concepts, ensuring alignment with the hotel's positioning, guest expectations and current gastronomic trends. /liliA strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends, as well as extensive experience in classic French and Italian cuisine and the execution of large-scale banquet events. /liliYou drive food and culinary promotions, as well as the development of pop-up food concepts. /liliIn collaboration with the hotel's renowned celebrity chef partners, including Nobu Matsuhisa and Jason Atherton, you coordinate joint culinary activities and special initiatives. /liliYou are responsible for budget planning, cost control and revenue management within the culinary department. /liliPurchasing, food administration and the management of supplier relationships fall within your area of responsibility. /liliCompliance with all hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP guidelines, together with the continuous development of internal processes, remains a core responsibility of the role. /liliYou work closely with colleagues in Service, Events and Purchasing, with a clear focus on quality and operational coherence. /li /ul, ulliA permanent, year-round leadership position within one of the most distinctive luxury hospitality brands worldwide. /liliThe opportunity to shape and further develop the culinary direction of a house with global visibility, defined by uncompromising standards of quality, culture and excellence. /liliA senior role with meaningful influence on the guest experience and the long-term positioning of the hotel's culinary offering. /liliAn environment that values long-term perspective, continuity and development at senior leadership level. /liliAttractive employment conditions in line with the scope and responsibility of the position. /li /ul, ulliYou bring several years of experience as Executive Chef within luxury hospitality or high-end gastronomy. /liliYou have a proven track record in successfully leading complex and demanding culinary operations. /liliA strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends. /liliYou demonstrate strong leadership qualities, team orientation and clear, confident communication. /liliSound commercial awareness, including experience in budgeting and cost control, forms part of your professional background. /liliA high quality mindset, hands-on approach and a natural sense of hospitality are central to your way of working. /liliExperience with sustainable and environmentally conscious kitchen practices is an advantage. /liliYou converse fluently in English; additional languages, particularly Italian, are considered an asset. /li /ul