Head Chef (m/f/d) 100% - Zurich
Compass Group (Suisse) S.A.
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:09 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join Compass Group as a Küchenchef in Zürich, leading culinary excellence. Enjoy a supportive work environment and excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth daily functions.
- Develop and mentor the team for enhanced quality and processes.
- Create trendy dishes that delight our guests regularly.
Skills
- Culinary diploma with 5+ years in fine dining or as a Sous-Chef.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills essential.
- Fluent in German and English for effective communication.
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Head Chef (m/f/d) 100% - Zurich
Your area of responsibility
- You take over the leadership and responsibility for all areas and processes in the kitchen according to the operating concept and actively participate in the daily business
- In the kitchen and office area, you lead and develop the team to promote work processes, quality, and a positive working atmosphere
- With your creative ideas, you design new trendy dishes to continually delight our guests
- You are responsible for product presentation and offer planning including calculation, ordering, and budget compliance
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, daytime as well as evening shifts
Your profile
- You have completed training as a cook EFZ and have at least 5 years of experience in a comparable position or as a sous-chef. Fine dining is your craft – you know the high standards, have demonstrably proven your expertise, and lead your team confidently even in hectic moments
- As a host, you are present, approachable, and create a welcoming atmosphere. You are a team-oriented personality with high social competence and a winning demeanor.
- Your passion for culinary arts and your high quality standards make you an important part of our team
- You are IT-savvy and have good knowledge in the use of calculation and inventory management systems
- Good German and English skills, both spoken and written, are required
- An impeccable reputation is required
Your benefits
- Various development and career opportunities - also internationally
- Modern Learning & Development program for the internal training and further education of our employees
- Support for external training
- Family-friendly and regulated working hours* (Mon to Fri, no weekend/evening work)
- Part-time positions are possible at all levels
- 16 weeks maternity leave / 2 weeks paternity leave (above statutory compensation level)
- Purchase of vacation credits with generous employer contribution
- Home office option and free parking spaces for our employees in the service centers
- Certified as a Friendly Workspace since 2015 for systematic corporate health management
- Above statutory accident coverage
Your application
For questions about the recruitment process, Lesley Mousa, HR Business Partner, will be happy to provide information.
Who we are
With the sector-specific brands Eurest, Scolarest, Medirest, Eurest Services, Rapport Guest Services, Compass Consulting, and Compass Catering, we, Compass Group (Switzerland) AG, are active in corporate catering, event catering, as well as in reception desk and hospitality services. As a member of Compass Group PLC, the world’s leading foodservice company – with over 580,000 employees in about 30 countries – we skillfully combine international expertise with local commitment and bring people together thanks to our passion for contemporary cuisine and creating an atmosphere of unique hospitality.
Our recruitment process
Thank you for your online application! We review your documents with great interest, carefully check everything, and then make an initial selection from all applications. Afterwards, we will contact you and keep you informed about the next steps.
The steps in the personal introduction process unfold like a 4-course menu:
