Restaurant Chef – Japanese Omakase at Luxury Hotel

About the role

The Restaurant Chef will lead the culinary team of Sekka, a new 12‑seat Japanese Omakase restaurant within The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons Hotel. This senior role combines hands‑on cooking, menu creation and direct guest interaction to deliver an exclusive dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily culinary operations of Sekka, the intimate 12‑seat Omakase restaurant.
• Define, develop and continuously evolve Sekka’s culinary identity, concept and positioning.
• Personally execute the Omakase experience, creating highly personalized interactions with guests.
• Curate seasonal menus, signature dishes and specialty experiences while maintaining uncompromising product quality.
• Source premium Japanese ingredients and seafood, building relationships with specialist suppliers.
• Train, develop and inspire a small, highly specialized culinary team.
• Manage food cost performance, inventory, production planning and ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and health regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership experience in exceptional Japanese restaurants, luxury hospitality or fine‑dining Omakase concepts.
• Deep expertise in Japanese cuisine, premium seafood, seasonality and traditional preparation techniques.
• Strong leadership ability to inspire and set high standards for a small specialized team.
• Confidence and presence to interact directly with guests during the Omakase service.
• Degree, diploma or recognized professional qualification in Culinary Arts; Japanese culinary certifications are a plus.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.

Required skills

• Japanese culinary certifications or specialist sushi training.
• Advanced Omakase experience.
• HACCP, food safety and hygiene certifications.
• Fluent English communication.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Employee meals and uniform laundry service.
• Monthly employee recognition program.
• Global career growth opportunities through task forces and transfers.
• Employee travel program after six months of service.