Kitchen Director/ Chef de Cuisine - new All-Day Dining Outlet

People at 1800m above sea level are shaping the Luxury Mountain Travel. Our dynamic and international community offers our guests smart Luxury for an inimitable holiday experience. As a member of the Luxury Kulm Group you are part of the key to our success. Together, we make every stay deeply inspiring, unique and distinctive. And as such, we embrace our culture: understated luxury, inspiration, and a life experience. Together, we make it happen. This is your chance to be a member of our shaping culture:

Something new is taking shape. And you will write the first chapter.
In the winter of 2027/28, Kulm Hotel St. Moritz will open a new all-day dining restaurant: French in style (offering refined yet relaxed dining), generous in spirit, and built with the clear ambition to become a new culinary benchmark in the Engadin from day one. We aren't revealing all the details just yet—but for the person chosen to shape this kitchen, we are happy to lift the curtain just a bit.

We are looking for a Kitchen Director who doesn't just accompany an opening, but leads it with vision, a strong hands-on mindset, and active leadership at the pass.

What you will achieve with us:

• Strategic & Operational Setup: From the initial concept idea to the grand opening night and beyond—you will drive the project from A to Z.
• A Distinct Culinary Signature: You will develop a culinary profile that delights our discerning guests from their first morning coffee late into the evening.
• Team Building & Leadership: Together with us, you will assemble a high-performing brigade of around 20 chefs, leading them inspiringly and fostering their growth.
• Internal Hub: Working in close alignment with hotel management, Culinary Management, and the F&B team, you will actively shape operational workflows, supplier networks, and purchasing.
• Uncompromising Standards & Control: Quality, flawless HACCP procedures, food cost control, stock management, and sustainable waste reduction are your daily benchmark.

This is you:

• Proven Opening Expert: You have already managed a high-profile restaurant opening or significantly contributed to one in a senior role (e.g., as Executive Sous-Chef or Chef de Cuisine) – ideally within bistro-style or upscale café-restaurant operations.
• High-End Background: You bring solid experience from luxury hospitality and/or fine dining (comparable to a level of around 16 GaultMillau points).
• Passion for France: You are passionate about French cuisine—and you know how to interpret it in a modern, light, contemporary way, while remaining open to international influences.
• Leadership & Integrity ("Leader at the Pass"): You are actively involved in day-to-day kitchen operations. Clear communication, leading by example, and mutual respect define your management style. Teams naturally follow your lead.
• Language Skills: An international background is welcome. Business-fluent English and/or Italian are required; good knowledge of German is a strong advantage.

Why Kulm Hotel?

• Creative Autonomy: The rare opportunity to help shape a new culinary concept right from the very beginning.
• Tradition Meets Future: Winter tourism once began at Kulm Hotel St. Moritz—now write the next great chapter.
• Strong Environment: A highly professional, appreciative team and full backing from the executive management.

Benefits
At the Kulm Group, our employees are at the heart of our success. Alongside a forward-looking workplace in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, we offer attractive career development opportunities, comfortable staff accommodation, excellent dining in our staff restaurant, and exclusive benefits.

Curious? We look forward to receiving your compelling application, including your CV and a brief note on what excites you most about this entrepreneurial role. Naturally, all inquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.