Demi-Chef de Partie (m/f/d) / Commis de Cuisine (m/f/d)

Publication date:01 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Brienz BE

Job summary

Welcome to Grandhotel Giessbach – a magical place in nature. Join us for an opportunity to thrive in a sustainable and vibrant work environment.

Tasks

Create exquisite dishes under the guidance of the Chef de Partie.
Assist in organizing your station, including food storage and orders.
Mentor trainees and interns in your area of expertise.

Skills

Seeking a reliable, creative culinary professional with an EFZ qualification.
Strong communication skills in German and/or English.
Passion for cooking and teamwork in a collaborative setting.

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About the job

Welcome to the Grandhotel Giessbach – A place that enchants

Nestled in a nature park, with the majestic waterfall and breathtaking views of Lake Brienz, the Grandhotel Giessbach stands for lived hospitality and a forward-looking, sustainable working environment. Here you have the daily chance to embody the philosophy of our house and achieve extraordinary things together as a team.

With around 100 dedicated employees, we ensure the well-being of our guests in 75 charming rooms during the high season, two first-class restaurants (1 restaurant with 14 Gault Millau points & green Michelin star) with 140 and 40 seats, a terrace restaurant with 150 seats, a magnificent Belle Epoque hall for up to 170 people, two seminar rooms, and an elegant bar.

Our guests mainly come from Switzerland, but international travelers also find their temporary home with us.

Appreciation for people, animals, and nature shapes our actions. Passion and enthusiasm drive us, while the products from our own garden are our creative inspiration.

Giessbach is a place of power with positive energy, an open working atmosphere, and a transparent corporate culture – a place that excites and invites you to linger.

Experience the magic of Giessbach – every day.

We look forward to welcoming you as

Commis de Cuisine / Demi-Chef de Partie (m/f/d)

100% from mid-January 2026 or by arrangement, for the summer season 2026, in the main kitchen !

What awaits you with us.

You will be part of the team that accomplishes great things behind the scenes and make our guests fans with your creations.
Your tasks include preparing all dishes at your station under the guidance of the Chef de Partie as well as assisting with station organization, including cleaning, proper storage of food, and helping with orders.
You handle raw materials and ingredients, which are mainly animal- and environmentally-friendly produced in the region, carefully and attentively.
Furthermore, you are able to professionally guide apprentices and interns working in your area.

What you bring with you

We wish for a warm, reliable, and creative personality who maintains a careful and conscientious working style and for whom cooking is more than just a profession.
Your manners are impeccable and the team spirit, also across departments, is very important to you.
You have good German and/or English skills.
If you have completed vocational training as a cook EFZ, you are exactly right with us.

Because you are important to us:

Our experienced team is the core of our success. A respectful interaction, recognition, and appreciation shape the cohesion of our Giessbach family.

As an employee, you benefit from the following perks:

Newly renovated team hotel (including team bar) 3 minutes walk from the hotel
Access to our natural pool for daily refreshment
Company holidays over Christmas & New Year for permanent employees
Weekly professionally supervised CrossFit training, yoga, Zumba
50% discount in all F&B outlets for you and five guests
A free trial night in one of our hotel rooms for two people including breakfast
Nostalgia pass for our employees: Free 1st class travel on the entire Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, free ride on the Brienzer Rothorn, free admission to the Ballenberg open-air museum as well as free guided tours & access to the school for woodcarving in Brienz
Family & Friends discount on overnight stays including nostalgia pass
Special conditions when booking one of our many partner hotels
Guaranteed comprehensive onboarding & regular training
Support for professional development
Free parking for all employees
Free use of the hotel shuttle