Executive Chef (m/f)

About the job

Executive Chef (m/f)

The Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa is a 5-star superior luxury hotel located at 1,800m altitude in the Bündner mountains. As one of the four houses of "The Tschuggen Collection," the hotel offers 128 individually designed rooms, suites, and mountain lofts, as well as four stylish restaurants – including the gourmet highlight La Brezza with 19 Gault Millau points & two Michelin stars – and an impressive 5,000 m² spa mountain oasis, designed by Mario Botta.

OUR VISION - We give time back its value.

Are you a passionate and empathetic host, appreciative & respectful?

Then you are right with us.

Start date June 1, 2026

Permanent employment

🎯 YOUR PROFILE

• Qualification as a federally certified chef (or equivalent training)

• Further training as a diet cook or solid experience in dietary cuisine

• Several years of experience as an Executive Chef

• Leadership role in upscale hospitality

• High expertise in healthy, modern, and sustainable cuisine

• Leadership strength, organizational talent, and entrepreneurial thinking

• Passion for quality, innovation, and teamwork

• Very good German and English skills. Italian skills are an advantage.

📄 TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

In this key position, you bear overall responsibility for the culinary direction of the house and work closely with our star chef Marco Campanella. A special focus is on the consistent further development of our nutrition science-based Moving Mountains Nourish concept. You combine classic haute cuisine with modern dietetics and create offerings that credibly unite enjoyment, health, and sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for all kitchen areas

• Further development and implementation of the Moving Mountains nutrition concept

• Close collaboration with the SPA and our nutritional consulting

• Leadership, development, and motivation of the kitchen team

• Ensuring the highest quality and hygiene standards

• Budget responsibility, inventory management, and cost control

• Creative menu design considering individual needs and diets

Our long-standing Executive Chef has shaped this position for 15 years with great commitment, high professional competence, and a lot of passion. After this successful time, he has consciously decided to spend the next phase of life with his family. On this strong basis, we are now looking for a personality who respects the existing and at the same time sets new impulses.

What we offer

• A responsible key position with great creative freedom

• The opportunity to further develop an established and renowned nutrition concept

• A professional environment with high appreciation for quality and consistency

• Contemporary employment conditions and development prospects within the Tschuggen Collection

OUR BENEFITS - This is what you can expect from us:

Attractive employee accommodations near the hotel

Balanced menu offerings in our employee trattoria with vegetarian & vegan options

24/7 use of our fitness center

Local benefits such as special prices at sports shops, ski passes, and much more

Special prices for overnight stays in "The Tschuggen Collection" as well as the Swiss Deluxe Hotels

If you feel addressed - apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application dossier - preferably digital:

Cover letter

Complete CV including photo

Certificates & diplomas

Tschuggen Grand Hotel

Silvana & Ingo Schlösser (Management)

team@tschuggen.ch

team@tschuggen.ch

T: 081 378 90 30