Specialty Chef South Indian Cuisine 100 %

Start:
01.11.2026 or after granting of the required permits

Duration:
1 year, fixed-term

Work location:
Zürich, Switzerland

Company:
Trivera – South Indian Non-Vegetarian Cuisine
A new restaurant project of Trivera GmbH, specializing in authentic South Indian meat and seafood specialties.

Job Description:
For our restaurant AiYA in Zürich, we are looking for an experienced specialist with proven specialization in South Indian cuisine.

In addition to the operational activities in the kitchen, the function, which is fixed-term for one year, includes in particular the professional training of our existing kitchen team and the structured transfer of specialized culinary know-how. The aim is to sustainably build up and anchor traditional preparation methods and quality standards within the existing team.

Tasks:

• Professional preparation of authentic South Indian specialties, in particular traditional meat, fish, seafood, curry, and rice dishes
• Application of traditional South Indian spice, marinating, roasting, and cooking techniques
• Professional training and practical guidance of the existing kitchen team
• Documentation and standardization of traditional recipes and production processes
• Ensuring a constantly high product and preparation quality
• Implementation of and compliance with applicable hygiene and food safety regulations
• Collaboration with kitchen management and management in the further development of the South Indian offering
• Organization and optimization of the corresponding kitchen and production processes
• Passing on specialist knowledge to existing employees as part of a structured know-how transfer

Requirements:

• Completed culinary training or equivalent proven long-term professional qualification
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience as a chef, including several years of proven experience in South Indian specialty cuisine
• In-depth practical knowledge of traditional South Indian meat, fish, seafood, curry, and rice dishes
• Sound knowledge of South Indian spices as well as traditional marinating, roasting, and cooking processes
• Experience in a professional restaurant operation
• Experience in the training and professional guidance of kitchen staff is an advantage
• Independent, structured, and hygiene-conscious way of working
• Teamwork and communication skills
• English skills for operational communication
• Tamil skills are an advantage, but not a requirement

We offer:

• Fixed-term full-time position (100 %) for one year
• Collaboration in an independent Zürich restaurant operation
• Responsible function with a focus on specialty cuisine and knowledge transfer
• Opportunity for active co-design and further development of the South Indian culinary line
• Professional and respectful working environment
• Contemporary employment conditions

Contact:
Please send your complete application documents including CV, work certificates, and existing educational certificates to:
Trivera GmbH
E-Mail: hello@trivera.ch
Subject: Bewerbung Spezialitätenkoch/-köchin Südindische Küche