Head of Gastronomy & People Lead (m/f/d) 100%

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future - to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow-s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

For our internal gastronomy at Zühlke, we are looking for a dedicated, open and guest-oriented personality who leads and develops our gastronomy with passion, initiative and new ideas. In this versatile function, you will take on the operational and personnel responsibility for the gastronomy area. You are not only a manager, but also a passionate host and lend a hand wherever you are needed.

Your tasks

• Operational and disciplinary management of the gastronomy as a People Lead
• Functional and disciplinary leadership of the gastro employees, including employee discussions, target agreements and personal development
• Implementation and continuous development of our gastronomy concept
• Active host role and personal care of our guests
• Planning and implementation of apéros, internal events and functions
• Contribution of new ideas and proactive development of our offering
• Coordination and monitoring of purchasing and goods management
• Ensuring and compliance with hygiene and quality standards
• Active support of the team in the kitchen, barista bar and service
• Responsibility for daily reconciliations and administrative tasks
• Budget responsibility and cost control
• Production and preparation of food and drinks for apéros and events

What you bring with you

• Several years of professional experience in gastronomy
• Several years of leadership experience, ideally disciplinary - you enjoy taking responsibility for people and their development
• Passion for gastronomy, hospitality and a high service standard
• Experience in the organization and implementation of apéros and events
• Open, communicative and positive personality with a pronounced host mentality
• Proactive and independent way of working as well as joy in contributing new ideas
• Organizational talent and the ability to maintain an overview even in lively situations
• Quality and cost awareness as well as entrepreneurial thinking
• Hands-on mentality - you lead your team and at the same time enjoy working actively
• Reliability, flexibility and a high sense of responsibility
• Confident communication in German (C1), English skills for exchange with international guests and employees are an advantage

What awaits you with us

A varied leadership function with a lot of creative freedom. You have the opportunity to actively help shape our gastronomy, implement new ideas and together with your team create a place where employees and guests feel welcome and comfortable. We are looking for a personality who does not just organize gastronomy, but lives it - with joy in dealing with people, an eye for quality and the desire to be a good host every day.

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.