Head Chef m/f/d

Key information

  • Publication date:27 November 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Unterterzen

Job summary

Die Raststätte Walensee AG offers stunning views and a welcoming environment. Join us for an exciting career in the heart of nature!

Tasks

  • Lead and organize the kitchen while ensuring high standards.
  • Create seasonal menus and present dishes creatively.
  • Train staff and manage inventory with HACCP compliance.

Skills

  • Completed culinary training and leadership experience required.
  • Passion for fresh, seasonal cuisine is essential.
  • Strong team leadership and communication skills needed.

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The Walensee Service Area AG is located on the A3 Zurich-Chur motorway and offers a breathtaking view of Lake Walensee and the Churfirsten. From 6:00 a.m. daily, we offer our guests from all over the world a classic, serviced restaurant with 120 seats, a shop, and a gas station. Our restaurant is known for its Cordon Bleu specialties, calf's liver with rösti, as well as seasonal specialties such as asparagus and game. Due to the retirement of the current position holder, we are looking for a Head Chef m/f/d. We expect: - A completed apprenticeship as a cook - Several years of experience as a cook, preferably with leadership experience - Management and organization of the kitchen - Creative menu design and menu planning - Enjoyment of fresh, seasonal cuisine - Creative presentation of dishes - Purchasing and inventory control - Ensuring and complying with hygiene standards according to HACCP - Role model function and contemporary employee management - Training of employees in the kitchen department You can expect: - An interesting and varied job on the motorway - A well-coordinated team - Shift work without overtime - Competencies and decision-making powers corresponding to the position - Free parking - Attractive employee discounts within the Thurau group If you would like to share your passion with us, we look forward to receiving your meaningful application documents. Walensee Service Area AG Reto Ziegler, Managing Director Bergsboden 8882 Unterterzen 081 738 12 12 ziegler@gruppe-thurau.ch www.gruppe-thurau.ch

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Hotel / Catering / Tourism, Kitchen

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