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Executive ChefJoin SHMS X as an Executive Chef and become part of a dynamic team in hospitality. With four schools on five campuses (in Montreux, Caux, Leysin, Brig, and Le Bouveret) and more than 6,000 students from 110 countries, Swiss Group is the largest alliance of hospitality management and business schools in Switzerland. Our schools offer a wide range of higher programs (Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters, MBAs). Swiss Group is headquartered in Montreux.Position Overview / ObjectivesThe Executive Chef is responsible for the leadership, management, and support of all kitchen operations. The role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality culinary production for students, staff, and institutional events while supporting the school's experiential learning. The Executive Chef supervises all kitchen sections, ensures compliance with Swiss food safety standards, manages budgets and resources efficiently, and contributes to the development of sustainable culinary experiences aligned with SHMS. This position plays a key role in supporting academic programs, ensuring practical classes meet curriculum requirements by mentoring students in professional culinary practices.Duties and Responsibilities1. Culinary & Quality Control- Supervise daily kitchen operations across all food production to ensure they meet SHMS guidelines and service requirements.- Develop, standardize, and maintain recipes, production procedures, and portion controls.- Analyze consumption trends and student feedback to continuously improve food quality.2. Financial & Resource Management- Plan and monitor kitchen budgets, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency.- Monitor food cost percentages and implement corrective actions when required.- Oversee procurement of food products and kitchen equipment according to institutional standards to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.3. Food Safety, Compliance & Sustainability- Ensure full compliance with HACCP standards and Swiss food safety regulations. - Provide hygiene and food safety training for staff and participate in internal and external audits, implementing corrective action plans when necessary.- Implement sustainable kitchen practices including food waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and energy efficiency.4. Leadership & Team Management- Lead and supervise kitchen staff and manage staff schedules according to academic needs and activities.- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members.- Support staff development through coaching and training.5. Student Development- Collaborate closely with academic faculty to support the delivery of practical culinary classes aligned with curriculum objectives.- Supervise student practical training sessions in production kitchens when required.- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to students, facilitating continuous improvement and effective communication between kitchen, service teams, academic departments, and management.- Maintain regular communication with students and gather feedback in departmental meetings and institutional planning sessions.- Provide performance reports to senior management.6. Experience Development- Lead menu development and culinary initiatives aligned with hospitality standards, reflecting the diversity of SHMS's student body.- Support themed dining events and experiential learning opportunities.- Contribute to the continuous enhancement of SHMS's student experience.Qualifications- Professional culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.- 5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience.- Experience in large-scale food production and banquet management in a hospitality or training environment is highly desirable.- Strong knowledge of HACCP and Swiss food safety standards.- French spoken and written proficiency.Skills & Competencies- Strong leadership and team management skills.- Excellent financial management abilities.- Strong mentoring and coaching skills.- Ability to work in a multicultural academic environment.- Experience in menu development.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- High level of adaptability and problem-solving ability. jid826b8dbaen jit0414aen jpiy26aen