Sous-Chef

Sous-Chef

Company: Nestlé

Location: Lausanne, CH

Function: Research & Product Development

Job Type: Hybrid

Location: Vers-chez-Les-Blanc, Switzerland
Work model: Office based / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

As a Sous-Chef at Nestlé Research, your mission is to support daily kitchen operations, ensure smooth service, and maintain exceptional culinary standards. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with the Head Chef, the food and beverage leadership team, and kitchen teams across shared operations and events. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.

How you’ll make an impact as a Sous-Chef

• Leading a high-performing kitchen operation that delivers consistent quality, presentation, and service excellence.
• Driving efficient food preparation and service workflows that reduce delays and improve the guest experience.
• Optimizing ingredient use, inventory, and kitchen processes to strengthen cost control and minimize waste.
• Maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organized kitchen environment through rigorous food safety and hygiene standards.
• Coaching and developing the kitchen team to build capability, engagement, and strong day-to-day performance.
• Shaping menu innovation and cross-team collaboration that elevate events, shared operations, and overall culinary excellence.

What will make you successful

• Bringing extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in fine dining and luxury culinary environments, including 5-star or palace settings, with a strong focus on premium standards and exceptional guest experience.
• Applying proven leadership in managing large kitchen teams of 15+ people in fast-paced environments, with the organizational strength to guide performance, coordination, and service excellence.
• Demonstrating solid experience in banqueting and large-scale event operations, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality culinary services for diverse event formats.
• Using food safety, hygiene, and operational discipline to ensure consistency, compliance, and kitchen efficiency.
• Collaborating effectively across multicultural teams while bringing creativity, resilience, and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
• Communicating fluently in English and French.
• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.

At Nestlé Research, we place people at the core of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially. All internal candidates whose skills most closely align with the role’s requirements will be considered. Please discuss your application with your HR Business Partner and line manager before applying.

Ready to #BreakthroughTogether?

Apply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

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