Head of Kitchen Production / Caterer

About the job

HEAD OF KITCHEN PRODUCTION & CATERER (100%)

Babu’s is a dynamic company that stands for simplicity, heartiness and enjoyment – right in the vibrant heart of Zurich. With two coffeehouses in District 1, a bakery in District 3 and our production kitchen in Zurich Binz, we supply our guests daily with freshly baked delicacies, homemade dishes and high-quality coffee. Whether breakfast, brunch, lunch or catering – quality, freshness and craftsmanship are at the centre of what we do.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed and responsible individual as Head of Kitchen Production & Caterer, who will lead our production operationally, further develop processes and ensure the highest quality together with the entire team.

KEY FACTS

Language: German (English advantageous)
Workload: 100%
Workplace: Grubenstrasse 38, 8045 Zurich
Start: By arrangement
Working hours: Monday to Sunday, depending on production planning between approx. 06:00 and 15:00

YOUR TASKS

• Operational management of kitchen production and the catering area
• Professional and personnel leadership of a production team of five employees
• Responsibility for the production of our entire food range as well as catering orders
• Planning and organisation of production, deployment and holiday scheduling for the team
• Ensuring consistently high product quality and adherence to recipes
• Responsibility for compliance with hygiene and safety standards according to HACCP guidelines
• Ordering goods, inventory management and stocktaking in cooperation with management
• Optimisation of processes and workflows regarding quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Training, promotion and development of employees
• Close cooperation with the coffeehouses, bakery and management

WHAT YOU BRING

• Completed training as a chef EFZ or comparable gastronomic qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a production kitchen, catering or as a caterer
• At least 1-2 years of leadership experience
• High quality and service orientation
• Organisational skills as well as an independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
• Resilience, sense of responsibility and entrepreneurial thinking
• Good knowledge of German, English advantageous
• Willingness to work early hours

WHAT WE OFFER

• A responsible key position with plenty of scope for creativity
• The opportunity to actively further develop production and the catering area
• A motivated team with short decision-making paths and a family-like company culture
• Modern production facilities and an inspiring working environment
• Regular working hours
• Attractive development opportunities within a growing company
• Performance-based remuneration
• Employee discounts on our entire rangeYou want to take responsibility and actively shape the future of our kitchen production? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application.