Kitchen Director Table Service Restaurants (m/f/d)

Kitchen Director Table Service Restaurants (m/f/d) Apply now

• Department
• Gastronomy
• Position
• Unit Manager
• Location
• Zurich Airport
• Workload
• 100%
• Contract type
• Permanent contract
• Start date
• Immediately or by arrangement

Who we are:

Avolta is the world’s leading provider of travel experiences. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the company serves the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers annually for Travel Retail and Gastronomy (F&B). With 5,500 points of sale in more than 75 countries on six continents, Avolta is globally present.

Driven by the Destination 2027 strategy and strengthened by the recent merger with the travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is optimally positioned to realize its ambitious vision of a Travel Experience Revolution – at numerous locations such as airports, highways, cruise lines, seaports, and train stations.

In our restaurants at Zurich Airport, we offer our guests fine Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, Italian pasta dishes, sophisticated burgers, authentic Asian dishes, and many other delicacies.

For the management of our kitchens in the table service restaurants at Zurich Airport (Upperdeck, Chalet Suisse, The Gallery, L’Oro di Napoli, AIR Restaurant & in-house production kitchen), we are looking for a Kitchen Director (m/f/d) immediately or by arrangement.

As Kitchen Director, you take overall responsibility for the culinary management and organization of several kitchens in our restaurants at one location. You assist in developing new concepts, ensure quality, and lead your team with passion and expertise.

Your tasks:

• Overall management of our kitchens: You plan, organize, and coordinate the processes in all kitchen areas.
• Leadership & development: You lead, motivate, and develop your team – from sous chefs to cooks to kitchen helpers.
• Menu & concept development: Together with the F&B team, you bring in new ideas, develop seasonal menus, and creatively implement exciting culinary concepts.
• Quality & hygiene: You ensure the highest standards in taste, presentation, safety, and hygiene (HACCP).
• Goods & budget: You calculate, handle purchasing, manage suppliers, and keep an eye on costs and budget.
• Interface: You work closely with restaurant management, service management, and management to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Innovation & trends: You keep an eye on food trends and bring fresh ideas into our restaurants.

Your profile:

• Training as a cook or kitchen master – or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in a leadership role, ideally with multiple kitchens/restaurants.
• Leadership talent, organizational skills, and a good sense for people.
• Resilient, flexible, and solution-oriented.
• Creative, quality-conscious, and with a sense for business contexts.
• Communicative, team-oriented, and confident in appearance.

What we offer you:

• A varied leadership role in one of the most exciting gastronomy hotspots in Switzerland.
• The chance to shape and further develop several restaurants culinarily.
• Creative freedom for your ideas and close exchange with our international network.
• A strong team that you may lead and promote.
• Attractive employment conditions and development opportunities.

Have we sparked your interest?

Sounds exciting? Then don’t hesitate and become part of our team! Apply today!

Contact:

Melina Hunkeler

HR Business Partner