We are looking for an Sushi Chef to join our Culinary Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich!
Season: From April to end of September 2026.
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.
About the job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the Culinary Department, the Sushi Chef is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences for our guests. The Sushi Chef reports to the Head Banquet Chef.
As Sushi Chef, you will responsible for the following duties:
Ensure that our offerings are stylish, thoughtful, surprising and delivered with attention to detail.
Cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
Taking responsibility for the management of your kitchen station, ensuring efficient and seamless workflow while strictly adhering to quality and hygiene standards.
Ensuring flawless preparation, quality, and appealing presentation of our dishes in accordance with MOHG standards.
Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
Ensuring that food waste is kept to a minimum.
Providing creative support in the development of new food concepts.
Coordinating with your supervisor for inventory requisition and overseeing daily goods receipt.
Being responsible for the daily control of hygiene regulations and cleanliness according to HACCP guidelines.
As Sushi Chef, we expect from you:
Experience as a Sushi Chef
Excellent knowledge of the Asian cuisine and culture
Flexibility and resilience - your position includes weekend and holiday shifts
An eye for detail and creativity - to incorporate your culinary signature
Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and organizational abilities
Strong leadership skills to manage your own station
High commitment, with a structured, results-oriented, and independent working style
A strong sense of quality
Very good English skills. Additional language skills are an advantage
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland
Our commitment to you:
Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
Swiss Deluxe Rates.
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