Head Chef 100% (m/f/d) - Zurich ZH
Compass Group (Suisse) S.A.
Kloten
Key information
- Publication date:14 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Kloten
Job summary
We are seeking a Kitchen Chef 100% in Zurich ZH. Join a dynamic team!
Tasks
- Lead and manage all kitchen operations in a production setting.
- Develop and inspire your team to improve quality and processes.
- Create trendy dishes to impress our guests continually.
Skills
- Completed culinary training, ideally with chef certification; experience required.
- Strong leadership and team development skills are essential.
- IT-savvy with budgeting and inventory management expertise.
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Head Chef 100% (m/f/d) - Zurich ZH
Your area of responsibility
- You take over the leadership and responsibility for all areas and processes in the kitchen of a production company, in accordance with our operating concept, and actively participate in daily business
- In the kitchen and office area, you lead and develop the team to promote work processes, quality, and a positive working atmosphere
- With your creative ideas, you design new trendy dishes to continuously delight our guests
- You are responsible for product presentation and offer planning including calculation, ordering, and budget compliance
- Working days: 7-day operation, main business on weekdays, shifts mostly between 7 am and 4 pm, no evening shifts planned.
Your profile
- You have completed vocational training as a chef EFZ and ideally further training as a head chef FA. In addition, you bring professional experience in a comparable position or as a sous-chef
- Ideally, you have 2 to 4 years or at least 5 years of leadership experience and are able to competently lead, promote, and motivate your team. Experience in a production company is an additional plus
- You work in a structured manner, think ahead, and keep an overview even in hectic situations. In addition, you are IT-savvy and confident in handling calculation and inventory management systems
- As a team-oriented personality with high social competence and a convincing appearance, you actively seek solutions and pitch in yourself. Your passion for culinary arts and your high quality standards make you a valuable asset to our team
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form are required; knowledge of English or French is an advantage. An impeccable reputation is also a prerequisite
Your benefits
- Various development and career opportunities - also internationally
- Modern Learning & Development program for the internal training and further education of our employees
- Support for external training
- Family-friendly and regulated working hours* (Mon to Fri, no weekend/evening work)
- Part-time positions are possible at all levels with us
- 16 weeks maternity leave / 2 weeks paternity leave (above statutory compensation level)
- Purchase of vacation credits with generous employer contribution
- Home office option and free parking spaces for our employees in the service centers
- Certified as a Friendly Workspace since 2015 for systematic occupational health management
- Above statutory accident coverage
Your application
For questions about the recruitment process, Lydia Simon, HR Business Partner, will be happy to provide information.
Who we are
With the sector-specific brands Eurest, Scolarest, Medirest, Eurest Services, Rapport Guest Services, Compass Consulting, and Compass Catering, we, Compass Group (Switzerland) AG, are active in corporate catering, event catering, as well as in reception desk and hospitality services. As a member of Compass Group PLC, the world's leading company in foodservice – with over 580,000 employees in about 30 countries – we skillfully combine international expertise with local commitment and bring people together thanks to our passion for contemporary cuisine and creating an atmosphere of unique hospitality.
Our recruitment process
Thank you for your online application! We review your documents with great interest, carefully check everything, and then make an initial selection from all applications. Afterwards, we will contact you and keep you informed about the next steps.
The steps in the personal introduction process unfold like a 4-course menu:
