Head Chef 100% (m/f/d)
- 29 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
We are looking for a
Head Chef 100% (m/f/d)
Your area of responsibility
- You take over the leadership and responsibility for all areas and processes in the kitchen according to the operational concept and actively participate in day-to-day business
- In the kitchen and office area, you lead and develop the team to promote work processes, quality and a positive working atmosphere
- With your creative ideas, you design new trendy dishes to continually delight our guests
- You are responsible for product presentation and offer planning including calculation, ordering and budget compliance
- In the absence of the operations management, you take over their representation
Your profile
- You have completed vocational training as a cook EFZ and ideally have further training as a head chef FA with professional experience in a comparable position or as a sous-chef
- Ideally, you have 2-4 years of leadership experience to competently lead and motivate your team
- You are IT-savvy and have good knowledge in the use of calculation and inventory management systems
- You are a team-oriented personality with high social competence and a winning manner. You actively seek solutions and pitch in
- Your passion for culinary arts and your high quality standards make you an important part of our team
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form are required
- An impeccable reputation is required
Your benefits
- Various development and career opportunities - also internationally
- Modern Learning & Development programme for the internal training and further education of our employees
- Support for external further training
- Family-friendly and regulated working hours* (Mon to Fri, no weekend or evening work)
- Part-time positions are possible at all levels with us
- 16 weeks maternity leave / 2 weeks paternity leave (above statutory compensation level)
- Purchase of holiday credits with generous employer contribution
- Home office option and free parking for our employees in the service centres
- Certified as a Friendly Workspace since 2015 for systematic occupational health management
- Above statutory accident coverage
Your application
For questions about the recruitment process, Christian De Buck, HR Business Partner, will be happy to provide information.
Who we are
With the sector-specific brands Eurest, Scolarest, Medirest, Eurest Services, Rapport Guest Services, Compass Consulting and Compass Catering, we, Compass Group (Switzerland) AG, are active in corporate catering, event catering as well as in reception desk and hospitality services. As a member of Compass Group PLC, the world’s leading foodservice company – with over 580,000 employees in around 30 countries – we skilfully combine international expertise with local commitment and bring people together thanks to our passion for contemporary cuisine and creating an atmosphere of unique hospitality.
Our recruitment process
Thank you for your online application! We look at your documents with great interest, carefully review everything and then make an initial selection from all applications. Afterwards, we will contact you and keep you informed about the next steps.
The steps in the process of getting to know each other personally unfold like a 4-course menu:
