VIP Catering Head Chef

About the job

VIP Catering Head Chef - Canonica SA

The Swiss companies of the Swisscanonica Group operate numerous outlets in airports in Switzerland and abroad, including catering points, bars, shops and chocolate boutiques. These companies are also active in catering and laundry services. Additionally, they run a hotel in Cham (Zug) as well as a production laboratory in Vernier.

You will be responsible for producing refined and creative cuisine, aimed at a discerning clientele in the field of private aviation. You will ensure a consistent level of excellence, from menu design to the final presentation of services.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design creative menus in accordance with the company’s gastronomic standards.
• Supervise the entire culinary production.
• Lead, train and motivate kitchen teams.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and presentation of services.
• Manage orders, stock and food costs.
• Ensure strict compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure the smooth running of VIP Catering activities.
• Be proactive in developing new culinary offerings.

YOUR PROFILE

• Professional training in cooking: Federal VET Diploma, Professional Baccalaureate or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef.
• Experience in high-end catering, luxury hospitality, gourmet restaurants or a similar environment.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational skills, responsiveness and ability to handle pressure related to events.
• Creativity, high standards and constant attention to detail.
• Flexible working hours: evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by the activity.

YOUR SKILLS

We are looking for a personality capable of combining culinary excellence, leadership and a sense of service:

• Leadership and team management
• Organisation and priority management
• Communication and team spirit
• Service orientation and customer focus
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Stress and contingency management
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Rigour and attention to detail
• Creativity and culinary innovation
• Time management and meeting deadlines
• Initiative and proactivity
• Planning and coordination of operations
• Cost management and resource optimisation
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Knowledge transfer and team support
• Ability to thrive in a demanding and multicultural environment
• Compliance with hygiene, safety and quality standards
• Results orientation and continuous improvement
• Emotional intelligence and diplomacy
• Resilience and ability to maintain high performance under pressure

Application Information

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Canonica SA, we invite you to submit your application via our website. We look forward to discovering your talent and passion for cooking!