Head of Kitchen, Herzogenmühle Location

Responsibilities

• You bear overall responsibility for a high-quality, safe, and economically managed kitchen operation that runs smoothly seven days a week.
• You are responsible for menu design, planning, costing, and implementation of a varied, seasonal offering.
• You develop a diverse culinary range – from classic traditional cuisine to wholesome vegetarian dishes and modern aperitifs – delighting our residents as well as staff and external guests of our public restaurant.
• You create duty rosters for the seven-member kitchen team (including apprentices), conduct regular performance reviews, employee discussions and assessments, and encourage and challenge your staff towards responsibility and independence.
• You regularly hold team meetings, provide training for the kitchen team, and train apprentices.

Profile

• Team player with extensive leadership experience and strong self-reflection skills
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration, flexibility, and a high sensitivity to people and situations
• Completed vocational training as a chef EFZ and additional training as a head chef with a federal professional examination or equivalent further education
• Creativity and passion for fresh, seasonal, wholesome, and regional cuisine
• Very good German language skills, both spoken and written, as well as excellent communication abilities

We offer

Look forward to an exciting area of responsibility in a professional and team-oriented working environment with a first-name culture throughout the company. People are at the centre of what we do.

As part of the City of Zurich and due to the size of our organisation, we offer attractive development opportunities, progressive employment conditions, and excellent social benefits.

Benefit from opportunities to shape and develop the kitchen and gastronomic offerings for both internal and various external events.

The annual salary for this position ranges between CHF 85,228 and CHF 113,882 (100%), depending on experience.

About us

The Health Centres for the Elderly of the City of Zurich are one of the largest geriatric institutions in Switzerland. We are the leading service provider in the elderly care sector – with competence, heart, and a comprehensive range from a single source.

The Health Centre for the Elderly Herzogenmühle in District 12 in Schwamendingen, the "Garden City" of Zurich, offers 80 residents a homely environment with all amenities. Our neighbourhood is distinguished by many green spaces, parks, and recreational areas, giving the district a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.

Interested?

Stephan Wunderlich, Head of Hospitality, will be happy to answer any questions about the position at T. +41 44 414 32 70. Aline Rüttimann, Recruiter, is available for general enquiries at T. +41 44 415 12 86.

Will you soon be part of the team creating culinary delights in the kitchen?
We look forward to receiving your online application.