Head Chef with Vision (m|f|d) / 100%
Wyniger Management AG
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:07 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Basel
Welcome to the Teufelhof, the jewel of the Wyniger Group! Here we combine art, culture, and culinary delights into a true fireworks display of the senses – and that's no devilry! From our art hotel über the gallery hotel to the SET Hotel.Residence by Teufelhof, we offer an incomparable experience for all who are passionate about quality and enjoyment.<div><br></div><div>Dive into a world where curiosity is rewarded and mediation between personalities and their products is part of the daily craft. Welcome to the Teufelhof, where we welcome not only guests but stories!</div>
Ready for the devil's kitchen?
<p><b>Ready not just to cook, but to take responsibility?</b></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">We are looking for an experienced, structured, and passionate head chef who leads with heart, convinces with quality, and keeps an overview in daily business. You will lead the kitchen of Teufelhof Basel with a clear focus on organization, quality, and team leadership – and together with management, shape the further development of our culinary offerings.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">In your role, you ensure smooth operations, motivate your team, and maintain consistently high quality – both in culinary and work processes.</p>
Your tasks
<p><b style=""><font color="#636363">Culinary - you bring taste and concept together</font></b></p><ul><li><font color="#636363">You develop menus, daily offers, and banquet proposals that reflect our philosophy and guest structure.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You adapt meal plans seasonally and creatively without losing sight of profitability.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You have a feel for trends, regionality, guest needs, and sustainability.</font></li></ul><p><b style="font-size: 15px;"><font color="#636363"><br>Leadership & Organization - you are a role model and coordinator</font></b></p><ul><li><font color="#636363">You lead the kitchen team professionally, personally, and organizationally - clearly, empathetically, and structured.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You plan personnel deployment proactively and efficiently (duty rosters at least 2 weeks in advance).</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You promote your employees, conduct regular feedback and development talks, and recognize potential.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You work closely with service, administration, and management.</font></li></ul><h6><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem; background-color: var(--bs-offcanvas-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><b><font color="#636363"><br>Operational daily business - you keep the overview</font></b></span></h6><ul><li><font color="#636363">You ensure smooth operation during lunch and dinner service and actively participate.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You are present at the pass, check mise en place, plate presentation, hygiene, and quality.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You ensure that everything runs smoothly even in your absence (substitution structure, training of sous chefs).</font></li></ul><h6><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem; background-color: var(--bs-offcanvas-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><b><font color="#636363"><br>Administrative responsibility - you structure and maintain control</font></b></span></h6><ul><li><font color="#636363">Duty planning: Creating deployment plans in compliance with labor laws, considering wishes and operational requirements.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Quality and hygiene management: Responsibility for HACCP, daily checks, hygiene plans, and their implementation by the team.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Cost and goods control: Full responsibility for goods usage, inventories, invoice control, Abacus accounting, and budget compliance.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Purchasing & storage: Purchasing within the supplier pool, daily stock control, cost-efficient ordering practices. (Group guidelines)</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Documentation & communication: Clear, transparent documentation (daily briefings, handover book, protocols, training materials, etc.)<br><br></font></li></ul><p><b><font color="#636363">Future music - you think ahead</font></b></p><ul><li><font color="#636363" style="">You contribute ideas for the further development of our kitchen and work on strategic topics such as sustainability, efficiency, and team culture.</font></li><li><font color="#636363" style="">You are part of a company that is open to new things while focusing on quality and stability.</font></li></ul>
You bring with you
<ul><li>Completed training as a cook EFZ, with several years of experience in a leadership role</li><li> Experience in conceptualization, team leadership, administration, and cost control</li><li> Passion for gastronomy and joy in innovation</li><li> Organizational talent and high quality standards</li><li> Leadership personality with a role model function who values a positive working atmosphere</li><li> Entrepreneurial thinking, reliability, and high personal responsibility</li><li> Knowledge of MS Office and ideally Abacus or similar systems</li></ul>
What we offer
<p style="text-align: justify;">Only those who feel comfortable can achieve greatness – 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.</p><ul><li>50% discount in all gastronomic establishments of the entire Wyniger Group for the whole family, 20% discount in all Wyniger Group shops</li><li>Free meals</li><li>Attractive discount system: permanent discounts at Coop, Zalando, Manor, and many other well-known offers</li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Member card with credit for consumption within our group (W-Card)</span></li><li>Christmas and staff parties, free after-work drinks, generous service anniversary gifts, birthday and other 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>
Ready for the devil's kitchen?
<p><b>Ready not just to cook, but to take responsibility?</b></p><p style="text-align: justify; ">We are looking for an experienced, structured, and passionate head chef who leads with heart, convinces with quality, and keeps an overview in daily business. You will lead the kitchen of Teufelhof Basel with a clear focus on organization, quality, and team leadership – and together with management, shape the further development of our culinary offerings.</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">In your role, you ensure smooth operations, motivate your team, and maintain consistently high quality – both in culinary and work processes.</p>
Your tasks
<p><b style=""><font color="#636363">Culinary - you bring taste and concept together</font></b></p><ul><li><font color="#636363">You develop menus, daily offers, and banquet proposals that reflect our philosophy and guest structure.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You adapt meal plans seasonally and creatively without losing sight of profitability.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You have a feel for trends, regionality, guest needs, and sustainability.</font></li></ul><p><b style="font-size: 15px;"><font color="#636363"><br>Leadership & Organization - you are a role model and coordinator</font></b></p><ul><li><font color="#636363">You lead the kitchen team professionally, personally, and organizationally - clearly, empathetically, and structured.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You plan personnel deployment proactively and efficiently (duty rosters at least 2 weeks in advance).</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You promote your employees, conduct regular feedback and development talks, and recognize potential.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You work closely with service, administration, and management.</font></li></ul><h6><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem; background-color: var(--bs-offcanvas-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><b><font color="#636363"><br>Operational daily business - you keep the overview</font></b></span></h6><ul><li><font color="#636363">You ensure smooth operation during lunch and dinner service and actively participate.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You are present at the pass, check mise en place, plate presentation, hygiene, and quality.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">You ensure that everything runs smoothly even in your absence (substitution structure, training of sous chefs).</font></li></ul><h6><span style="font-size: 0.9375rem; background-color: var(--bs-offcanvas-bg); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><b><font color="#636363"><br>Administrative responsibility - you structure and maintain control</font></b></span></h6><ul><li><font color="#636363">Duty planning: Creating deployment plans in compliance with labor laws, considering wishes and operational requirements.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Quality and hygiene management: Responsibility for HACCP, daily checks, hygiene plans, and their implementation by the team.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Cost and goods control: Full responsibility for goods usage, inventories, invoice control, Abacus accounting, and budget compliance.</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Purchasing & storage: Purchasing within the supplier pool, daily stock control, cost-efficient ordering practices. (Group guidelines)</font></li><li><font color="#636363">Documentation & communication: Clear, transparent documentation (daily briefings, handover book, protocols, training materials, etc.)<br><br></font></li></ul><p><b><font color="#636363">Future music - you think ahead</font></b></p><ul><li><font color="#636363" style="">You contribute ideas for the further development of our kitchen and work on strategic topics such as sustainability, efficiency, and team culture.</font></li><li><font color="#636363" style="">You are part of a company that is open to new things while focusing on quality and stability.</font></li></ul>
You bring with you
<ul><li>Completed training as a cook EFZ, with several years of experience in a leadership role</li><li> Experience in conceptualization, team leadership, administration, and cost control</li><li> Passion for gastronomy and joy in innovation</li><li> Organizational talent and high quality standards</li><li> Leadership personality with a role model function who values a positive working atmosphere</li><li> Entrepreneurial thinking, reliability, and high personal responsibility</li><li> Knowledge of MS Office and ideally Abacus or similar systems</li></ul>
What we offer
<p style="text-align: justify;">Only those who feel comfortable can achieve greatness – 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.</p><ul><li>50% discount in all gastronomic establishments of the entire Wyniger Group for the whole family, 20% discount in all Wyniger Group shops</li><li>Free meals</li><li>Attractive discount system: permanent discounts at Coop, Zalando, Manor, and many other well-known offers</li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Member card with credit for consumption within our group (W-Card)</span></li><li>Christmas and staff parties, free after-work drinks, generous service anniversary gifts, birthday and other 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>
