Head Chef on the Ship (a)

13 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Luzern

Job summary

Join the Gastronomie Vierwaldstättersee team on a floating restaurant! Experience breathtaking views while delighting guests with local cuisine.

Tasks

Organize kitchen operations and work independently.
Ensure smooth daily operations in the kitchen.
Prepare orders for the following day and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Completed cooking training (EFZ) and several years of experience.
Fluent in German and a team player.
Leadership experience preferred.

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About the job

Gastronomy Lake Lucerne - Experience enjoyment with all your senses
Working on a floating restaurant - what could be cooler? Watching the impressive views of the unique Lake Lucerne panorama pass by while delighting guests from all over the world gastronomically. Simple, honest and with fresh local products - that is our philosophy.

Because happy guests also need enthusiastic employees, you can expect above-average pay, flexible work packages, great benefits and many opportunities to advance your career purposefully.

Head Chef on the Ship (a)

80% - 100% Lucerne

We are looking for a Head Chef (a) by arrangement

(no hourly room rate)

These are your tasks

You organise the kitchen station and work independently
You ensure a smooth daily routine
You are the contact person for kitchen and office staff
You prepare the orders for the following day.
You ensure the consistent implementation of the safety and hygiene concept (HACCP)

What we expect from you

You have completed training as a cook (EFZ)
You have several years of professional experience and ideally bring some leadership experience
You speak fluent German
You enjoy working in a team

What awaits you

We offer you the best employment package far and wide in the gastronomy sector. You can continue your education with us, advance your career and make a difference with your ideas. You benefit from above-average pay with profit sharing and great benefits such as a free SBB general subscription.

Write your Tavolago story too, take advantage of the many benefits and live with us according to the motto "Zäme e gueti Ziit" in an uncomplicated atmosphere.

We look forward to your application.

No doubt, our origin is the lake, Lake Lucerne. For years, we have been delighting travellers gastronomically on 19 ships. Thanks to our spirit of discovery, we are now able to operate great businesses in and around Lucerne and inspire our guests. Perhaps it has to do with our shipping genes that we always steer our company with a view ahead. We love tinkering with new concepts and then simply trying them out. And we maintain a very special relationship with our employees. We inform openly and honestly, value a refreshing and collegial team spirit and ensure really good employment conditions.

Sounds good? Then we look forward to your application!