Hotelis SA
Le Vaud
Head Chef
- 30 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Le Vaud
About the job
HOTELIS is the only company specialised in recruitment for the hospitality and catering professions for permanent and temporary positions. HOTELIS is the preferred partner of many high-end hotels, restaurants, catering services (events, stadiums and exhibition centres) and collective catering operators.
Head Chef
Company Description
To meet the needs of a high-end hotel operation located in the Lake Geneva region, our client is currently mandating us to recruit a committed and dedicated executive who will hold the position of
Head Chef (M/F)
Job Description
As Head Chef and leader of a team of experienced professionals, your mission will be to offer a refined and flavoursome culinary selection, combining authenticity, generosity and modernity, aimed at a discerning clientele. As the true guardian of the establishment's culinary identity, you will oversee all activities of the hotel's main restaurant, including room service as well as events and banquets. You will be able to organise, structure and energise kitchen operations by instilling a culture focused on quality, rigour and excellence. In close collaboration with management, you will ensure team cohesion, optimise production processes and ensure rigorous management of purchasing, stock and costs. As a proactive contributor, you will actively participate in the evolution of the culinary offer by bringing your creativity and new ideas, while preserving the identity, essentials and vision of the establishment, respecting the defined budgetary objectives.
Profile Sought
With a solid initial training in cooking, you have proven experience as a Head Chef within a high-standard hotel or a recognised catering establishment. You have excellent mastery of quality traditional catering as well as significant experience in organising and producing banquets. A hands-on professional, autonomous and versatile, you are recognised for your sense of responsibility, rigour and managerial qualities. A natural leader and unifier, you know how to mobilise your collaborators around common goals while fostering a positive and constructive working atmosphere. Your creativity, pragmatism and keen organisational skills allow you to combine operational excellence, customer satisfaction and cost control.
We Offer You
We offer you the opportunity to take the helm of a kitchen brigade within a high-standard hotel establishment with an excellent reputation. You will have real autonomy in organising your department and will be able to actively contribute to the evolution of the culinary offer, with the support of your hierarchy. The diversity of services, the quality of the professional environment as well as attractive engagement conditions make this position a particularly interesting opportunity for a Head Chef wishing to invest sustainably in a rewarding project. You will notably benefit from two consecutive days off per week, Sundays and Mondays, as well as complimentary meals.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application, which will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
To facilitate reading, this job offer is written in the masculine form, but is of course addressed to anyone matching the sought profile, regardless of gender.
Hotelis supports talents in hospitality, catering and events in Switzerland by offering them opportunities matching their skills and experience. Thanks to a human, demanding approach and efficient digital tools, we value every career path and facilitate the integration of candidates within dynamic, committed teams dedicated to excellence.
