CHEF DE CUISINE | FR OR IT OR EN | VAUD

Senior Chef de Cuisine position in Vaud, Switzerland, for a high-end household. Requires experience in private chef roles, fluency in English, and expertise in international and Italian cuisine with vegetarian options. Accommodation provided, flexible schedule, and competitive salary based on experience.

This role involves preparing meals for an employer and their family in a high-end household setting, requiring culinary excellence and attention to detail in a private, prestigious environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare two daily multi-course meals (lunch and dinner) for the employer and their family.
• Design and present menus featuring international cuisines, with a focus on traditional Italian dishes.
• Ensure vegetarian meal options are always available for two family members.
• Prepare breakfast selections in advance, including homemade bread, pastries, and fresh items.
• Regularly provide snacks and special treats such as cakes, madeleines, and fruit platters.
• Create written menu proposals in advance, coordinated with the butler.
• Use high-quality, fresh, and organic ingredients in all meal preparations.
• Maintain a well-stocked kitchen with ready-to-eat meals and snacks.
• Adhere to strict hygiene and food safety standards.
• Properly store, label, and preserve food, including vacuum sealing and freezing as needed.
• Oversee daily cleaning of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, refrigerators, and floors.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of kitchen storage, cabinets, and appliances.
• Maintain personal hygiene and professional kitchen attire at all times.
• Maintain and update a list of preferred suppliers.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers to ensure quality and value.
• Visit local markets daily, if possible, to source fresh ingredients.
• Manage inventory and stock levels to avoid waste and over-purchasing.
• Provide monthly expense reports detailing all purchases.
• Prepare meals for household staff on working days, including when the employer is away.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a private chef in high-end households.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, especially Italian and vegetarian dishes.
• High creativity and initiative in menu planning and presentation.
• Exceptional awareness of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with household staff.
• Flexibility with work hours and days off (non-fixed schedule).
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 50% of the time).
• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in organic and farm-to-table cooking.
• Additional language skills in French or Italian.

What the company offers

• Accommodation provided in all residences during work periods.
• Two non-fixed days off per week on average.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious, high-standard household environment.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.

About the company

The employer values high standards and prestige in the household environment, emphasizing quality, discretion, and excellence in daily operations.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards in household operations.
• Prestigious and professional work environment.
• Focus on quality, discretion, and excellence.