Head of Department Kitchen / Head Chef
Kantonsspital Glarus AG
Glarus
Key information
- Publication date:22 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Glarus
Job summary
Join the Kantonsspital Glarus as a Head Chef in a vibrant kitchen.
Tasks
- Lead a kitchen team of around 18 staff and 3 apprentices.
- Develop processes and create a new catering strategy with the team.
- Oversee kitchen operations, schedules, and staff training.
Skills
- Experience as a chef or similar role is required.
- Strong service and quality awareness are essential.
- Creativity, flexibility, and resilience are key strengths.
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Your opportunities with us
- you lead the kitchen team with around 18 employees and 3 apprentices
- you are responsible for the further development of processes in your area of responsibility and work together with your management team on the new gastronomy and catering strategy
- you coordinate the individual stations in the kitchen, create duty rosters and ensure the training and further education of your team
- you offer an attractive, versatile and customer-oriented range that meets the needs of the different target groups
- you coordinate the ordering and storage of goods and keep an eye on the budget
- you are responsible for quality control as well as compliance with hygiene, environmental and occupational safety regulations
You fit with us if
- you have passed the professional examination as a head chef or have experience in a comparable position
- you are an open, reliable and team-oriented person
- you are characterized by a high service and quality awareness
- your strengths include creativity, flexibility, assertiveness and resilience
- you think and act economically and have a networked and analytical way of thinking
- you are a professional host and leader with passion and commitment
We reward your passion
- with a demanding and versatile area of responsibility with broad scope for action where you can contribute and implement your ideas
- with a modern, dynamic and team-oriented working environment including flat hierarchies and uncomplicated decision-making processes
- with a motivated and committed team
- with various training and further education opportunities
The Cantonal Hospital Glarus is located in the midst of the spectacular Glarus mountain world – only one hour from Zurich. Here, high quality of life is combined with numerous opportunities for mountain sports and outdoor activities. With 65 acute care beds and 6 ICU beds, Cantonal Hospital Glarus AG offers a broad range of specialist disciplines. As a medical competence center, the hospital ensures extended basic care for the canton of Glarus and the surrounding regions.
