Executive Chef (m/w/d)

The legendary and unique Badrutt's Palace Hotel - the unmistakable landmark of St. Moritz. Surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful nature of the Swiss Alps and inspired by over a century of history. Here we cultivate boundless hospitality and discreet, first-class service.

• As Executive Chef, you hold overall responsibility for the culinary direction of Badrutt's Palace Hotel across all internal and external restaurants, banquets and in-room dining.
• You further develop and implement seasonal menus and culinary concepts, ensuring alignment with the hotel's positioning, guest expectations and current gastronomic trends.
• A strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends, as well as extensive experience in classic French and Italian cuisine and the execution of large-scale banquet events.
• You drive food and culinary promotions, as well as the development of pop-up food concepts.
• In collaboration with the hotel's renowned celebrity chef partners, including Nobu Matsuhisa and Jason Atherton, you coordinate joint culinary activities and special initiatives.
• You are responsible for budget planning, cost control and revenue management within the culinary department.
• Purchasing, food administration and the management of supplier relationships fall within your area of responsibility.
• Compliance with all hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP guidelines, together with the continuous development of internal processes, remains a core responsibility of the role.
• You work closely with colleagues in Service, Events and Purchasing, with a clear focus on quality and operational coherence.

• A permanent, year-round leadership position within one of the most distinctive luxury hospitality brands worldwide.
• The opportunity to shape and further develop the culinary direction of a house with global visibility, defined by uncompromising standards of quality, culture and excellence.
• A senior role with meaningful influence on the guest experience and the long-term positioning of the hotel's culinary offering.
• An environment that values long-term perspective, continuity and development at senior leadership level.
• Attractive employment conditions in line with the scope and responsibility of the position.

• You bring several years of experience as Executive Chef within luxury hospitality or high-end gastronomy.
• You have a proven track record in successfully leading complex and demanding culinary operations.
• A strong sense of creativity and a genuine passion for refined cuisine define your approach, supported by a solid understanding of international and regional gastronomic trends.
• You demonstrate strong leadership qualities, team orientation and clear, confident communication.
• Sound commercial awareness, including experience in budgeting and cost control, forms part of your professional background.
• A high quality mindset, hands-on approach and a natural sense of hospitality are central to your way of working.
• Experience with sustainable and environmentally conscious kitchen practices is an advantage.
• You converse fluently in English; additional languages, particularly Italian, are considered an asset.