Are you our new team member?
Seasonal with possibilities to extend, Position (80%-100%)
About Us
Ski Lodge Engelberg is a mountain lodge, founded by two skiing friends who aimed to create the ultimate place to stay on a mountain holiday. Today people who love the mountain as much as we do come here from all over the world. We are passionate about local knowledge of the village and mountain, staff who love service as much as the surrounding nature, gourmet cuisine and quirky design. So far, it has been an exciting journey, and we are eager to keep on developing and renew ourselves together with our staff.
We’re currently looking for experienced chefs to join our kitchen team.
Winter Season – 1 December – 30 April
Our restaurant, Brasserie Konrad, is the pride of Ski Lodge. Our kitchen creates everything from Michelin-quality starters to great burgers and local cheese boards.
Together with the bar, the restaurant is the heart of the lodge and is loved by both visitors and locals. We put a lot of care and creativity into every dish, serving between 70 and 150 guests on busy evenings.
Summer Season 1 May – 30 November
During the summer, we also cater evening dinners for groups of up to 120 guests, sometimes three times per week.
The chefs at Ski Lodge enjoy experimenting, taking responsibility, and, above all, cooking. They have just as much fun in the kitchen as they do on the ski slopes and hiking trails.
You’re a strong team player who brings personality and your own touch to the food we serve. Individuality matters to us, and we want people who are excited to share ideas and help shape our kitchen.
If this sounds like you, you might be the perfect addition to our team.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine, unconditional love for the mountains.
- Proven professional cooking experience, including experience as a Chef de Partie, restaurant chef, or commis chef.
- Excellent knowledge of different cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen operations.
- Fluent English, both spoken and written.
- A friendly, professional, and positive approach.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and remain organised during busy services.
- Strong experience in Nordic and Alpine cuisine, with a focus on seasonality, simplicity, and building deep, layered flavours.
- A genuine interest in fermentation, wild herbs, mushrooms, and mountain ingredients.
- Experience with menu planning, recipe development, food costing, and kitchen organisation.
- A solid foundation in classical French techniques, including stocks, sauces, and reductions, combined with modern methods such as sous vide, smoking, and open-fire cooking.
- A cool head, a sharp knife, and a love for working closely with a small, hands-on team.
- Good knowledge of food allergies, special dietary requirements, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Your working schedule will include day, evening, and weekend shifts. This is a full-time position.
Your Responsibilities
- Managing stock levels and placing orders.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and hygienic.
- Checking and maintaining the quality of all ingredients.
- Preparing and cooking a wide range of dishes for daily service and special guest requirements.
- Working positively and professionally with colleagues and guests.
- Taking direction from the CEO and communicating instructions clearly within the team.
- Supporting other departments when needed, we’re a small team, and we help each other out.
- Managing supplier orders and deliveries.
- Creating kitchen schedules and supporting staff planning.
- Working efficiently and keeping an eye on food costs and kitchen profitability.
Bonus Points If You…
Experience working in hotels where the focus goes beyond the creating of the guest experience.
Get excited about details like smoked butter, pickled spruce shoots, or the perfect rösti.
Believe that great service starts in the kitchen.
Ready to Join Us on This Journey?
Send your CV and a few lines about your cooking philosophy to Oscar at kitchen@skilodgeengelberg.com.
The Ski Lodge Team & Head Chef Oscar
