HEAD CHEF 100%

15 September 2026
100%
Permanent position
Charmey

Job summary

At 1600 meters, Le Vounetz restaurant just renovated offers stunning views.

Tasks

Help craft an innovative menu that shines during busy times.
Oversee production, purchases, inventory, costs, and hygiene.
Lead and develop your team while planning themed culinary events.

Skills

Proven kitchen management experience in high-traffic settings.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
Natural leadership to unite and advance your team.

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About the job

Perched at 1600 metres, at the summit of the Charmey cable cars, the Restaurant Le Vounetz has just been completely renovated: 340 seats, a terrace with a full panorama over Gruyère, and a new work facility designed for the comfort of the teams. Open 290 days a year, it lives to the rhythm of the mountain with varying types of service depending on the crowds. After the departure of the managers who ran the restaurant for eight years, TéléCharmey SA is assembling a new management team (restaurant manager and head chef) to write the next chapter in the history of Le Vounetz.

YOUR MISSIONS YOUR PROFILE

You participate in the development of the menu as a team; it must stand out and be manageable even during peak times
You oversee production, purchasing, stock, costs and hygiene (HACCP)
You supervise and develop your brigade
You imagine the gastronomic part of themed evenings and key event moments that make us talked about down in the valley

WE OFFER YOU

A permanent contract at 100%
Attractive hours in the catering sector (mostly working hours are between 7:30 am and 3 pm, few split shifts except for night shifts)
A renovated kitchen, designed for the comfort and efficiency of your team
Real leeway on the menu and culinary concepts
An exceptional working environment, at the summit of the Charmey cable cars
A solid structure: Le Vounetz is an integral part of TéléCharmey SA, which is expanding

YOUR WAY OF WORKING

You have practical sense and true work values
Your organisation and rigour are beyond question
You manage large fluctuations in attendance without losing quality or your smile
You enjoy teamwork, including with other TéléCharmey departments
Snow and wind do not scare you; restarting after a storm is a true collective adventure

JOB OFFER

Proven experience in kitchen management, ideally in a high-traffic environment (mountain catering, tourism, events)
Chef’s diploma or equivalent training, with successful experience as head chef or sous-chef
Natural leadership; you know how to unite a brigade and help it progress
Holder of the Fribourg licence, an advantage

Join the adventure for a unique experience! Start date: ideally by the end of 2026, or to be agreed Application deadline: 20 September 2026 Send us your application at job@charmey.ch or call Claude at +41 79 261 09 33