Head Chef, Location Entlisberg, 80-100 %

Do you think further about the kitchen - as a professional production facility, as an important part of quality of life, and as a place where people achieve great things together? Do you have several years of leadership experience in a larger catering organization, combine culinary quality with entrepreneurial thinking, and want to actively develop a demanding area? Then you have come to the right place: Would you like to commit yourself starting immediately or by arrangement to our catering team at the Gesundheitszentrum für das Alter Entlisberg? Tasks ## • You assume the technical, personnel, and economic overall management of the catering area, are responsible for budget, key figures, resource planning as well as procurement, and develop the area in a forward-looking and economical manner. • You lead, accompany, and develop a team of around 30 employees, apprentices, and interns and promote independent, competent, and appreciative cooperation. • You design all catering processes - from planning through production and logistics to quality assurance - review existing processes, set new impulses, and consistently drive the further development of standards and working methods. • You ensure a high-quality, balanced, and target-group-oriented catering offer for our residents, employees, and guests in compliance with legal requirements. • You organize events and, together with your team, promote a lived hospitality culture at several locations. Profile ## • Sound knowledge in communal catering, large-scale production using the cook-&-chill process, various dietary forms, as well as in hygiene, food safety, and quality assurance • Completed training as Koch/Köchin EFZ with further qualification (e.g., Küchenchef*in with federal diploma) as well as several years of leadership and professional experience in a larger and demanding catering operation, ideally supplemented by further training in leadership, business administration, or change management • A pronounced understanding of business economics and security in dealing with budgets, key figures, and resources, as well as a structured and solution-oriented way of working • Modern, clear, and appreciative leadership attitude as well as strong communication skills, decisiveness, and a convincing appearance • Genuine interest in the people for whom we work every day We offer ## Look forward to a responsible leadership task with scope for design in a professional and team-oriented working environment with a 'Du-Kultur' throughout the entire company. In this function, you can actively help shape the future of our organization by effectively contributing your experience to change and development processes.   People are at the center of what we do. That is why we support the compatibility of private and professional life; attractive working hours and different working models make it possible.   As part of the Stadt Zürich and due to the size of our organization, we stand for attractive development opportunities, progressive employment conditions, and excellent social benefits.   The annual salary for this function lies between Fr. 103'184.- and Fr. 137'875.- (100%) depending on experience. Apply Apply About us ## The Gesundheitszentren für das Alter der Stadt Zürich are one of the largest geriatric institutions in Switzerland. We are the leading service provider in the elderly and nursing care sector - with competence, heart, and a comprehensive range of services from a single source. The Gesundheitszentrum für das Alter Entlisberg in Wollishofen in Kreis 2 combines various nursing and care offers under one roof. Catering, hospitality culture, and a homely ambiance make an important contribution to the quality of life of our residents. In this function, you work closely with various professional groups and actively help shape the catering in a large house with around 500 colleagues. Interested? ## Oliver Krüger, Head of Gastronomy, will be happy to answer your questions about the function at T. +41 44 414 71 32. Isabelle Acosta-Gattiker, Senior Recruiter, is available for general questions at T. +41 44 412 26 71. Will you soon be part of our team and develop our catering further? We look forward to your online application. Reference No.: 51234 Work at the City ## Work at the City Employment conditions About us More