Head Chef Lion (m/f/d)
Appenzeller Huus AG
Appenzell
Key information
- Publication date:30 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Appenzell
Job summary
Join our team as a Kitchen Leader in a stunning resort. Enjoy a vibrant work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead the culinary team in daily operations and staff management.
- Implement and enhance culinary standards set by the chefs.
- Ensure high food quality and efficient kitchen processes.
Skills
- Completed culinary training with relevant experience in fine dining.
- Strong knowledge of European cuisine and flexibility in hours.
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism.
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- Professional and personnel management of the Lion kitchen team in the operational daily business
- Implementation and further development of the culinary specifications of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
- Ensuring consistently high food and product quality
- Responsibility for structured and efficient kitchen processes
- Planning, organizing, and controlling the use of goods
- Compliance with and monitoring of all hygiene, safety, and quality standards (HACCP)
- Training, promoting, and motivating employees
- Participation in menu planning, recipe development, and presentation
- Close cooperation with service, purchasing, and kitchen management
Your profile
- Successfully completed chef training, professional experience in a similar position and in upscale gastronomy
- Good knowledge of European cuisine
- Flexibility regarding working hours
- Independent, hygienic, and precise way of working
- Good English skills, spoken and written, additional languages (especially German) are an advantage
- Exceptional handling of hectic situations while maintaining a consistently professional working style
We offer
- Live and work centrally between Zurich and St. Gallen in the charming Appenzell region
- Be part of a top-class resort opening with two international hotel brands
- Above-average compensation
- 50% discount in the Appenzeller Huus gastronomy
- Special prices for overnight stays in Hotellerie Suisse establishments
- Appenzeller employee card
- Modern team lounge with a wide range of catering and relaxation areas
