Powder Byrne is a luxury family ski company that provides a food delivery service called Swiss Cook for guests staying in self catering accommodation. All food is prepared to the highest standard off-site and delivered on a daily basis to guests to re-heat at their leisure.
The position of Powder Byrne Cook requires someone who has experience working in a professional kitchen and has the ability to deliver well presented meals to a set menu. You will be responsible for purchasing of all ingredients, budgeting and stock control.
You will be preparing and delivering the food to guests, working to the highest health and safety standards, as well as cooking for the resort team during busy weeks during the season.
This role will involve working closely with the London Head Office in developing a structured menu that meets the high expectations of our clients. Working in one of Switzerland’s top ski resorts, this is a fantastic chance to create and design new dishes in a challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing meals following the Swiss Cook menu
Stock taking of all food and wine
Understanding and catering for clients’ specific dietary requirements
Ensuring health and safety standards are strictly adhered to
Planning and shopping for your weekly menu
Shopping on request for Powder Byrne clients
Managing budgets and cash flow
Maintain and updating the Swiss Cook database
Exceeding clients' expectations
Assisting the Powder Byrne resort team with transfers and driving in resort
Liaising with London Operations team to keep informed of any issues/discrepancies
Cooking for the resort team during the busy peak weeks
Representing Powder Byrne
Working as a private chef if required
Job requirements
Full, clean driving licence
Minimum age 21
Food hygiene Level 2 (or willing to complete)
Previous experience as a chef or extensive catering experience
Previous hospitality or customer service experience
Understanding of high quality customer service and desire to exceed customers' expectations
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Approachable and professional
Excellent social and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised and in a team
Conversational German (desirable)
Competitive salary.