Introduction

About Bijoux Catering
Bijoux Catering is a reputed and essential service provider in the luxury air travel sector across Switzerland.
Our strength? Operational flexibility that allows us to adapt to every unique client request.

Always at the forefront of culinary trends, our team continuously innovates to deliver exceptional service. Whether for private jets, corporate events, or commercial flights, Bijoux Catering offers a refined mix of international flavors, creativity, and excellence.

Our philosophy? Openness, excellence, and a multicultural environment.

About the Role

To support the continued growth of our premium in-flight catering services, we are currently seeking a Chef de Partie / Chef Saucier (100%).

In this role, you will be an essential part of our culinary team, contributing to the preparation, presentation, and execution of high-quality meals across all service levels—including Business, First Class, as well as VIP catering for private jets, events, and exclusive clients. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to ensure that production is carried out efficiently, hygienically, and in accordance with the highest culinary and aviation standards.

The position offers an annual gross salary of 60’000 CHF, including the 13th month. Conditions are negotiable depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Cook dishes for VIP, Business, and First Class meals in a highly professional manner, meeting rigorous airline and private aviation standards.
• Prepare all sauces, stocks, reductions, and gravies according to exact standardized recipes and quality benchmarks.
• Execute sautéed dishes, pan-fried items, and hot appetizers with speed and precision during high-volume service.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, offering expertise on flavor pairings and sauce innovation.
• Manage station inventory, including daily prep lists, ordering requirements, and minimizing food waste.
• Maintain impeccable standards of station cleanliness, organization, and adherence to HACCP/food safety regulations.
• Assist in training and mentoring commis chefs and junior kitchen staff on foundational sauce-making techniques.

Desirable Skills

• Highly Preferred: Candidates who have completed a formal culinary apprenticeship (Ausbildung) in Germany or Austria will be considered a significant asset.
• Proven experience as a Saucier, Chef de Partie, or equivalent senior line cook role within a fine dining, luxury hotel, or high-volume catering environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of classic French mother sauces, contemporary sauce techniques, and reduction methods.
• Exceptional palate and attention to detail for seasoning and consistency.
• Ability to perform under intense pressure in a fast-paced, high-heat environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Contact

Eligibility

Please note:
Due to legal and operational requirements, only applicants currently residing in Switzerland with a valid Swiss work permit (Permit B or C) or Swiss/EU nationality will be considered for this position.

Interested in joining us?
We look forward to receiving your application!

Please send your application to:
hr@bijouxcatering.ch

And kindly CC the following contacts:

Mr. Athanasios Michail Gkinitsopoulos – Operations Manager – athanasios.gkinitsopoulos@bijouxcatering.ch

What we offer:

What we offer :

• Straight / continuing shift.

• Free lunch provided daily

• 50% discount at our in-house restaurants

• 10% discount at Zurich Airport Duty Free

• Additional discounts at Zurich Airport partners, including Aesop, Boss, Bulgari, Bucherer, Dosenbach, Marionnaud, Visilab, Ochsner, and many more

• 10% discount at 90% of the restaurants located in Zurich Airport

• Discounts on car rentals and hotels: Sixt (20%), Europcar (15%), Radisson Blu Hotel (10%), Novotel Messe (25%) and others

• Parking with 50% of the cost covered by the company

• Multicultural, dynamic, and innovative working environment

• Opportunities for growth within a start-up company

• A welcoming and supportive team