Chef de Partie SWISS Lounges (all genders)

About the job

You don’t want just any kitchen? Neither do we.

DoN stands for catering with character. Culinary arts with attitude. Thought differently. Boldly done. We believe in ideas instead of processes and in people instead of systems. With passion, warmth, uncompromising quality, and the drive to constantly reinvent the familiar, we develop customised concepts for gastronomy and hospitality. We are the exclusive premium catering partner of the SWISS Lounges in Zurich and Geneva, delighting over 1.7 million guests annually in 12 Business, Senator, and First Class lounges. With around 270 employees at Zurich and Geneva airports, we create culinary experiences at the highest level every day. Become part of our team and help us create experiences that enrich the lives of our guests – day by day, worldwide.

Shape the culinary future with us - we don’t work here, we create.

Responsibilities

• You independently manage your own kitchen station with a high standard of quality
• You prepare high-quality dishes for our international SWISS Lounge guests
• You ensure a creative and appealing presentation of our dishes
• You contribute your ideas for new dishes, seasonal offers, and food concepts
• You assist with ordering goods and efficient inventory management
• You participate in catering, events, and special occasions
• You ensure that quality, hygiene, and food safety are always maintained
• In the absence of the kitchen management, you take responsibility and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• You work closely with an international team and develop both professionally and personally

Expectations

You have passion in your blood and quality in your mind.

Ideally, you bring:

• A completed apprenticeship as a cook EFZ or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience as a Chef de Partie or in a comparable position.
• Enjoyment of high-quality cuisine, good products, and professional craftsmanship.
• A strong awareness of quality and hygiene.
• An independent, structured, and reliable way of working.
• Team spirit, resilience, and the willingness to take responsibility.
• Good German skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Flexibility regarding working hours (shift, weekend, and holiday work)

We offer

Why DoN?

Because we offer you more than just a workplace.

• Development
  We invest in your development: with our internal academy, practical training, and individual coaching sessions with a personal coach. Additionally, you get access to our WebAcademy and we support you in funding language courses. This way, you can develop professionally and personally and gradually take on more responsibility.
• Attractive benefits
  Free meals during work as well as CHF 50.– monthly contribution towards your commute / public transport. Employee referral bonus.
• Strong team
  Work professionally, improve together, and live the passion for gastronomy.
• International environment
  Work where people from all over the world come together every day.
• Responsibility & trust
  Your station belongs to you. Your performance counts.
• Variety
  Lounges, events, seasonal concepts, and changing challenges ensure that no day is like the other.

Additional info (optional)

https://jobs.don.at/job/269624?referrer=jobsch