Sous Chef (m/f/d)

04 March 2026
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Heiden

Job summary

Join us as a Sous Chef at Restaurant Acht, known for its vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a culinary journey with a focus on regional and seasonal cuisine.

Tasks

Develop and present high-quality dishes using local ingredients.
Assist in creating menus and managing kitchen operations efficiently.
Ensure adherence to hygiene and quality standards in food preparation.

Skills

Completed chef training (Koch/Köchin EFZ) and leadership experience required.
Passion for regional and seasonal cuisine with creativity.
Strong team spirit and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

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About the job

As a Sous Chef in our restaurant Acht with 160 seats indoors and 40 on the garden terrace, you are responsible together with our kitchen manager for creating a culinary high-quality and varied offer. If you enjoy delighting and surprising our guests culinary day after day and also have a passion for regional and seasonal cuisine, then we invite you to be part of our success story.

Why you should definitely work with us:

Diverse tasks in an inspiring environment | Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of hospitality and experience new, exciting challenges every day in the picturesque Appenzeller Vorderland.
Family atmosphere, strong cohesion | Become part of our motivated team where appreciation and mutual support are highly valued.
Innovative working environment | Shape the future of hospitality with us. Our modernly equipped and constantly evolving house offers you the perfect platform to bring in your innovative ideas.
Personal development | Take advantage of our numerous training and further education opportunities to take your career to the next level.
Attractive additional benefits | Benefit from exclusive advantages as a member of the Hotel Heiden family:
50% discount on massages and cosmetic treatments at the hotel
20% discount in our restaurant Acht
Free use of the in-house wellness area and fitness studio
Discounted overnight stays in Private Selection Hotels, HotellerieSuisse establishments, and via Hotelcard
30% discount on hotel vouchers
20% discount on retail products in the hotel
Discounts for overnight stays in our hotel for you and your family and friends

These challenges you are looking for:

Active participation in the development, preparation, and presentation of high-quality dishes made from regional and seasonal ingredients
Contributing to the creation of new menus, buffet and menu plans as well as purchasing and costing
Implementing quality control of goods deliveries, storage, and economical processing
Compliance with all quality and hygiene standards according to HACCP, also regarding the cleaning and care of work equipment, devices, and kitchen inventory
Application of the latest cooking methods (low-temperature cooking, sous-vide, cook and chill, freeze’n’go, hot fill, shock freezing)
Assisting in creating staff schedules and co-responsibility for workflow and time planning in the kitchen
Living an open, comprehensive information and communication policy
Supporting team spirit through cooperation and helpfulness
Exemplifying and acting in accordance with the company philosophy
Compliance with corporate guidelines regarding product mix, cooking philosophy, and purchasing conditions
Willingness to cooperate with all contacts within the company
Professional guidance of employees
Organization and management of the kitchen in the absence of the head chef
Enjoyment in co-supervising apprentices