Head Chef (m/f/d) / 100%

Publication date:02 December 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Basel

Job summary

Discover 1777 Kaffee*Restaurant*Bar, a gem in Basel's old town. Enjoy a unique dining experience with seasonal dishes and local beverages.

Tasks

Oversee kitchen operations with structured planning and efficiency.
Ensure top-notch food quality and smooth service collaboration.
Manage inventory and budget while maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Completed vocational training in the food industry or extensive experience in gastronomy.
Strong leadership skills and team management experience.
Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

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About the job

«1777 Coffee*Restaurant*Bar»
The «1777 Coffee*Restaurant*Bar» is located in the heart of Basel's old town, at the historic Schmiedenhof Square. It is a meaningful venue that offers guests the opportunity to individually order certain dishes on site. This individual offer is complemented by seasonal hot and cold dishes, a lunch menu, platters to share, and a small dessert selection with a display case filled with cakes and pastries. A fine wine selection, drinks, local beer, and sustainable coffee complete this offer. The restaurant's philosophy strives for seasonality, individuality, and values collaboration with local partners.<div><br></div><div>1777 is open all day and is a «hide-away» place in the middle of the large old town. It offers space for 70 guests both indoors and in the Schmiedenhof, also for banquets & aperitifs of all kinds. 1777 is a tenant of the Community for the Good and Charitable (GGG) in Basel and is also directly connected to the city library.</div><div><br></div><div>The «Tisch77 AG» includes the restaurant «1777 Coffee*Restaurant*Bar», the restaurant «Ufer7», the «Beef7 Premium Steakhouse & Bar», as well as the «Buvette7 – Flora am Rhy». Tisch77 AG is part of the owner-managed Wyniger Group, which operates several restaurants, bars, hotels, as well as a brewery, roastery, an association for integration and promotion, a cleaning company, and a wine shop with its own spirits brands in the Basel region.</div>

YOUR TASKS
<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Planning and coordination of kitchen processes with clear structures and efficient scheduling</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Responsibility for flawless quality and presentation of dishes as well as smooth cooperation with the service</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Overview of orders, storage, and economical use of food</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Compliance with hygiene, cleanliness, and safety as well as careful handling of infrastructure</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Professional and personal leadership of the team, promotion of employees, and creation of a positive working atmosphere</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Open communication within the kitchen and constructive cooperation with other departments, as well as representing the kitchen externally</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Planning and control of the budget with a focus on responsible resource use</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Recruitment of new team members and building a motivated kitchen team</li></ul>

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU
<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Completed vocational training in the food industry or several years of experience in the food sector and/or gastronomy</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Industry knowledge and experience in team leadership</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Identification with the company philosophy and enthusiasm for the profession</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Solid expertise, neat appearance, and friendly demeanor</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Organizational talent, flexibility, teamwork, and communication skills</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Sense of responsibility, independence, and joy in motivating others</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Authority through knowledge and skills, combined with good manners and team spirit</li></ul>

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Only those who feel comfortable can achieve great things – we are convinced of that. At the Wyniger Group, we create an environment where you can develop, grow, and be part of a strong team. Respect, collaboration, and passion for our industry come first for us. Our benefits are more than just extras – they are our contribution to ensuring you enjoy coming to work every day and can give your best.</span></div><div><br></div><ul><li>Free meals</li><li>50% discount in all gastronomic establishments of the entire Wyniger Group for you and your family, 20% discount in all Wyniger Group stores</li><li>A great and varied workplace directly in the cozy Schmiedenhof</li><li>Sundays off</li><li>Monday-Wednesday opening hours until 8:00 p.m.</li><li>Closed on Christmas and New Year as well as all Basel city holidays </li><li>Attractive discount system: permanent discounts at Coop, Zalando, Manor, and many other well-known offers</li><li>Christmas and staff parties, free after-work drinks, generous service anniversary gifts</li><li>Coverage of training costs and internal language courses</li><li>100% salary during maternity leave</li><li>100% salary during paternity leave</li><li>Attractive pension fund conditions for part-time employees</li><li>Unpaid leave additionally possible by arrangement – employer covers social benefits during this time</li><li>Purchase of goods/wines at cost price (possible from larger orders)</li><li>Preferential conditions at Basler Kantonalbank</li></ul>