We are looking for a Kitchen Trainee - Fine Dining to join our Orsini Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.

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 in Zurich, the Kitchen Trainee - Fine Dining is responsible for state-of-the-art culinary experiences. The Kitchen Trainee - Fine Dining reports to the Orsini Kitchen Team.

Starting date May 2026.

As Kitchen Trainee - Fine Dining, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Supporting the kitchen team in all daily kitchen tasks for all F&B outlets
• Assisting in the production of the entire mise en place in various positions (e.g. saucier, entremetier, gardemanger)
• Compliance with all guidelines and proper storage of all foodstuffs 
• Compliance and control with the specified stock levels and ensuring proper storage

As Kitchen Trainee - Fine Dining, we expect from you:

• Enrolled as a student in a Swiss Hotel Management school
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure - your position will include weekend and holiday shifts 
• Good communication skills, teamwork, reliability and cooking enthusiast
• High level of commitment and high quality awareness
• Very good English knowledge. Further foreign language skills are an advantage 

Our commitment to you:

• Colleague recognition and reward programmes
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Opportunities for promotion and transfers worldwide
• Colleague Social events and Wellness programmes 

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