Head Chef

Stadion Letzigrund is one of the most modern stadiums in Switzerland. The gastronomy includes several areas, including the outdoor stands and the Restaurant Oval. The VIP area for major events includes 11 boxes, 3 business lounges, and the Athletik Lounge for nearly 800 guests. It hosts the home games of FC Zürich and Grasshopper Club Zürich, the Meeting Weltklasse Zürich, as well as open-air concerts such as those by Robbie Williams, Rolling Stones, Metallica, or Pink. In addition, various corporate and private events take place. With a capacity of over 50'000 spectators for concerts, Stadion Letzigrund is the largest event venue in Switzerland.

For Letzigrund -- one of Zurich's most versatile gastronomy businesses -- we are looking for a committed and strong-willed personality as a Head Chef, starting immediately or by arrangement.

Your area of responsibility:
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• You lead and organize the entire kitchen area and ensure smooth processes in daily business as well as during major events
• You plan, coordinate, and realize the restaurant, seminar, event, VIP, and box business
• You lead your kitchen team in everyday life and, during major events, take over the leadership of extended event crews
• You ensure a constantly high food quality and actively participate in production
• You further develop the culinary offering and bring in new ideas as well as current trends
• You are responsible for purchasing, inventory management, inventories, calculations, and compliance with budgets
• You plan quantities and resources proactively and ensure an economical use of food with as little food waste as possible
• You coordinate the high-end box and VIP gastronomy in cooperation with specialized gourmet chefs
• You recruit, promote, and develop your employees and live the ZFV leadership model <<Wir machen andere erfolgreich>>
• You ensure compliance with all quality, hygiene, safety, and sustainability standards
• You take on administrative tasks and always keep the relevant key figures in view

Your strengths:
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• Completed training as a Cook: EFZ as well as further training as a Head Chef: with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
• Several years of leadership experience as a Head Chef as well as experience in the organization of major events
• Understanding of high-end gastronomy and high quality standards
• Sound knowledge in calculation, inventory management, and cost control
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as a structured and proactive way of working
• Organizational talent, flexibility, and the ability to maintain an overview even in dynamic situations
• Enjoyment in promoting employees, taking responsibility, and further developing teams
• Very good German language skills as well as good IT user skills

With us, you will find:
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• A workplace that is as versatile as hardly any other gastronomy business in Zurich
• The combination of restaurant operations, seminars, VIP gastronomy, concerts, sporting events, and major events
• The possibility to personally participate operationally on quiet days and to lead large teams as a leader on event days
• Cooperation with experienced specialists and gourmet chefs
• Plenty of creative freedom, personal responsibility, and short decision-making paths
• The chance to be part of a motivated team within the ZFV-Unternehmungen