Chef de Partie Pâtisserie – 5* Grand Hotel, Zermatt (Winter 2026/27)

A historic 5-star grand hotel in the centre of Zermatt, welcoming guests since the 19th century, is looking for a Chef de Partie Pâtisserie. The hotel has 77 rooms and suites, a spa, banquet rooms for up to 200 guests and three restaurants: an alpine gourmet restaurant built around Valais produce, a relaxed brasserie with Matterhorn views, and a cheese and fondue stübli.

The Role You will be co-responsible for the whole pastry section, producing all desserts and sweet items for the three restaurants as well as banquets and events. You will also help develop new dessert creations together with the Head Chef. Position Details Contract Type: Full-time; permanent or fixed-term (winter season) Location: Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland Positions: 1 Chef de Partie Pâtisserie Key Responsibilities Pastry section: Daily mise en place and preparation of all desserts and sweet dishes for three restaurants, banquets and events.

Standards: Ensure all quality and presentation standards are met. Hygiene: Co-responsible for implementing, checking and documenting the hygiene concept (HACCP). Creativity: Help create the dessert menu and develop new creations. Organisation: Keep a clean, organised and efficient workplace, look after kitchen equipment and help improve work processes.

Requirements

Completed training in pastry, confectionery, or as a chef with a pastry focus; experience in a comparable position, ideally in upscale gastronomy. Languages: Very good German, spoken and written. Core Traits: Independent, structured, quality-minded, creative and a team player with good social skills; well-groomed and professional.

Work permit: Right to work in Switzerland: EU/EFTA passport or a valid Swiss work permit.

Benefits

Accommodation and meals are available. A competitive, performance-based salary. Discounts in the group's restaurants and special room rates for family and friends. Training and development, including online learning modules and in-house language courses. Free use of the fitness and wellness areas at off-peak times. How to Apply Apply with the Apply button on this page and attach your up-to-date CV.

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