Head Chef

Founded in 2003, Novae Restauration SA is one of the leading players in the concession catering sector in Switzerland. With 30,000 meals cooked and served daily across more than 80 sites, the company counts among its clients large corporations, renowned institutions, as well as educational establishments (from nursery to university) and medico-social institutions.

Advocates of taste, its 750 employees offer a unique culinary experience thanks to quality products. Proximity, passion, commitment and excellence are the core values upheld for our clients and our employees.

Recognised for its nutritional expertise, its commitment to sustainable development and its purchasing policy which favours short supply chains and partnerships with local producers, Novae has developed a virtuous, responsible and committed ecosystem.

To guarantee the quality of our "tailor-made" services, we are looking for one of our prestigious establishments located in Lausanne, a:

Head Chef

You independently manage the supervision of a team, while handling the relationship with your client, the contract and your budget. You share the passion for taste and homemade cooking with local products, selected based on quality and environmental criteria.

You carry out the main tasks:

Your tasks

• Ensure the production and distribution of hot and cold dishes for the midday service
• Comply with HACCP standards, workplace safety and various procedures
• Manage stocks and orders
• Motivate and train the kitchen team
• Develop weekly menus
• Respond to event offers
• Perform administrative tasks
• Manage monthly inventories

You have the opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to jointly support the development of our services for our clients and guests.

We offer you

• a key role with responsibilities and autonomy,
• attractive working hours favouring work-life balance (Monday to Friday 06:00 - 15:00),
• prospects for advancement within a constantly expanding company,
• a participative, friendly and stimulating work environment valuing human and professional skills,
• the opportunity to contribute to the development of CSR commitments,
• a training policy that ensures the development of your professional and personal skills.

Your skills and talents

• Proven experience of 5 years in a similar position
• Proven experience in collective catering
• Experience in gourmet catering is desirable
• Hotel training is a plus
• Knowledge of food cost control
• Experience in event management
• Ability to prioritise and take responsibility
• Strong customer orientation
• Autonomous with team spirit
• Good presentation
• Rigorous, reliable and willing
• Concerned about sustainable development

Advocates of Taste?

For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you authentic products through approaches centred on people, nature, and health. Every day, our teams strive to bring transparency and authenticity to your plates!

Join Novae, an active and responsible company committed to sustainable food and employing passionate staff.

All Novae employees contribute to creating an environment where diversity is valued. Everyone is committed to ensuring that everyone feels a strong sense of belonging and respect.

So send us your complete application file which will be analysed with the utmost discretion.

Please note that only applications matching the sought profile will be considered.