Compass Group (Suisse) S.A.
Zürich
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Head Chef 100% (m/f/d) - Unleash Your Culinary Art and Lead a Strong Team – at the Zurich Development Center
- Publication date:31 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join Compass Group Switzerland as a Küchenchef (100%)! Enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Lead and manage all kitchen areas and operations effectively.
- Develop and mentor the team to enhance quality and workflow.
- Create innovative dishes to delight our guests continuously.
Skills
- Completed culinary education with leadership experience required.
- Strong team leadership and communication skills essential.
- Proficiency in kitchen management software and budgeting.
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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 operating concept and actively participate in daily 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
- Working hours: Mostly Monday to Friday, weekend shifts possible
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 or at least 5 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 appearance. 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 skills in spoken and/or written form are required, and language skills in spoken and/or written English or French are an advantage
- A spotless record is required
Your benefits
- Various development and career opportunities - also internationally
- Modern Learning & Development program for the internal training and further education of our employees
- Support for external training
- Family-friendly and regulated working hours* (Mon to Fri, no weekend/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 vacation credits with generous employer contribution
- Home office option and free parking spaces for our employees in the service centers
- Certified as a Friendly Workspace since 2015 for systematic occupational health management
- Above statutory accident coverage
Your application
For questions about the recruitment process, Lydia Simon, 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 about 30 countries – we skillfully 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 review your documents with great interest, carefully check 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 personal introduction process unfold like a 4-course menu:
