Sous-Chef / Deputy Head Chef (70 - 100%)

16 September 2026
70 – 100%
Gränichen

Job summary

Join us in shaping the future of our gastronomy! We're looking for a team member now.

Tasks

Assist the head chef in managing a kitchen team of about 10.
Oversee kitchen processes and ensure smooth operations.
Manage inventory, ordering, and seasonal menu planning.

Skills

Completed EFZ training with several years of experience required.
Strong organizational and leadership skills to motivate teams.
Passion for modern cooking techniques and innovative cuisine.

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About the job

Shape our gastro future with us!

To strengthen the existing team, we are looking for an immediate start or by arrangement a

What awaits you

A culture of informal address with appreciation and respectful, open interaction
Progressive workplace with modern work equipment and a learning organisation
Contemporary employment conditions, good social benefits, training and further education opportunities
Quiet location, opposite the station and easily accessible by car

Your main tasks are

Deputising for the head chef in leading the kitchen team of about 10 employees
Co-responsibility for the smooth running of kitchen processes and activities
Purchasing: selection and ordering, monitoring stock and inventory
Participation in creating seasonal menus for daily à la carte dishes, weekly menu planning, events
Creativity in designing the offer and adapting to changing culinary trends
Ensuring and implementing quality, hygiene and safety standards
Responsible handling of food and ensuring a clean and safe working environment (HACCP)
Training and mentoring apprentices

You bring with you

Successful completion of a federal VET qualification with several years of experience
Preferably further training as a head chef with a federal diploma or as a diet cook
Experience as a sous-chef and as deputy head of gastronomy in a comparable establishment
Organisational talent and the ability to motivate a team (personnel management) and train professionally
Enthusiasm for modern cooking techniques, innovative cuisine and efficient use of modern equipment
Resilient, assertive personality with joy in teamwork
Interest and commitment to training apprentices
Very good MS Office user skills
Very good German language skills, spoken and written

Alterszentrum Schiffländi Gränichen offers a home to around 100 residents across 3 residential buildings. One of the goals is to maintain and promote the autonomy of the residents for as long as possible.