Sous Chef 100% (m/f/i)

An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain in memory.

Three exclusive hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5* Superior), and the Taverne 1879 (3*) are available to guests. Each of these houses knows how to create a unique atmosphere. Ten restaurants, bars & lounges are the showcase for culinary excellence; in the award-winning Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa, guests find ultimate relaxation. The Bürgenstock Resort is not only a dream destination for travelers from all over the world but also a workplace with an excellent corporate culture.

The resort ranks 4th among the best employers in Switzerland 2023 in the category of gastronomy, tourism, accommodation, entertainment, and leisure, and received the official certification as a "Great Place to Work" in Switzerland 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Sous Chef 100% (m/f/i)

In this varied and exciting role, you support the head chef in planning and executing kitchen operations in the à la carte area. You take on an important role in inventory management as well as purchasing and ordering, administrative tasks, and scheduling. You assist in the development and implementation of new dishes and hygiene measures. Organizing the various stations is a matter of course for you.

Your strengths include quality awareness, flexibility, team spirit, and commitment. You bring professional and leadership experience in a comparable position and have experience in international 5-star hospitality. You speak fluent German and can communicate well in English. You demonstrate high performance readiness, are business- and result-oriented, and remain a team player even at the end of a busy shift. A completed vocational training and extensive professional experience in the same position in similar establishments are prerequisites. You lead and train the employees at your station and always ensure smooth operations. You have solid management and financial knowledge and are always up to date with all safety and health requirements.

You can expect a versatile activity in a great team with many benefits, such as the staff house with a fitness studio, TV lounge, billiard room, and library. You receive discounts in the restaurants, in the hotel for overnight stays for you and your family and friends, discounts for tennis, golf, sports equipment as well as insurance and medical services. You can attend group courses at attractive prices and obtain REKA checks from us at preferential conditions. Travel by public transport is financially supported by the company, and parking spaces are offered at attractive prices. As an employee, you get access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting further training and internal advancement opportunities, and much more.

If you also identify with our values of enthusiasm, commitment, responsibility, and entrepreneurship (BEvU), then seize this unique opportunity for a varied task with great potential to learn new things and contribute to the success of the world-class resort in the heart of Switzerland.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a cover letter, references, and photo.

Awards:

Swiss Location Awards «Switzerland's best meeting location»

World Travel Awards «Switzerland's Leading Luxury Hotel 2024»

World Spa Awards «World’s, Europe’s & Switzerland’s Best Hotel Spa 2024»

LHW Membership Awards «Remarkable Experience Award 2023»

Great Place To Work 2025

The New York Times’ «52 Places to Go in 2018»

Travel + Leisure «500 List 2021»

Handelszeitung «Best Employer in the Hospitality Sector 2023»

Falstaff Magazine «Best Hotel in Switzerland - No. 1»

Wine Spectator 2024 «Best Award of Excellence»

Swiss Bar Awards «Best Hotel Bar»

BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG

Lukretia Keller

HR Manager

Bürgenstock 30

6363 Obbürgen