Job Detail

Kitchen Instructor

Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland

Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), in the top 3 for Hospitality & Leisure Management by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1962, GIHE is a private Swiss institution offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in hospitality, luxury and event management to an international student body across three campuses in Glion and Bulle, Switzerland, and London, UK. 

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.  

Responsibilities:

• Instruct the students within different settings and ensure that the curriculum is taught according to the established standards


• Motivate and guide student and apprentices in a pedagogical manner in their development of skills, knowledge and attitude required for the industry and their future career


• Collaborate closely with the team and assure a high quality of food production, application of impeccable hygiene and respect of the methods of work and service according to the defined norms


• Be pro-actively engaged, respect colleagues, be helpful and support other kitchen jobs when time allows


• Develop menus, recipes, daily specials, ethnic and sushi specialties


• Prepare ingredients list for purchase orders and place orders according to the requirement of kitchen management, including inventory and ordering of materials


• Ensure compliance with applicable local health codes and regulations and be a role model when it comes to hygiene & cleaning processes in the kitchen


• Check the cleanliness of the kitchen according to the Weekly Cleaning planning and ensure the HACCP standards are respected


• Always ensure that the quality of food reaches the School' standards


• Host different practical and theoretical workshops and efficiently supervise the students and monitor their performance


• Manage the daily production, manage the quantities and respect the production according to the meal plan


• Contributes towards the production of high quality food in the various food production areas while teaching the best in-class practices of the industry


• Utilize a variety of teaching techniques, methods and materials which assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the course


• Participate in the development of the Culinary Curriculum, maintain proper records of all materials and ensure that the conduct of students is according to the GIHE standard


• Develop and share best practices in order to maintain the high standards of the lessons


• Have good interaction with the production kitchen on the Bulle Campus and create a good relationship with them

Profile and experiences:

• CFC (cook) or equivalent


• At least 5 years experience in a Hotel or Restaurant operation whereby a minimum of 2 years in a managerial position in reputable institutions


• Experience in an international environment


• Proven experience in sushi making


• Pedagogic and teaching certificates are a plus


• Regular participation in pedagogic workshops


• Constantly seeking to improve


• Fluent in French and English

Other information:

• Undefined period of time contract


• Activity rate: 100%


• Start date: September 1st, 2021


• Location: 1823 Glion-sur-Montreux