Head Chef – Lead Kitchen Team in Zurich

About the role

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Mama Shelter Zurich. The role combines creative menu development with strict quality and hygiene standards, ensuring every dish reflects the brand’s generous, home‑style cooking.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of service, storage and cleaning in the kitchen, as well as food storage.
• Control and guarantee proper storage of supplies.
• Participate in menu creation in collaboration with management.
• Recruit, lead and develop a kitchen team.

Required profile

• Passionate and creative with a strong opinion on taste and texture.
• Highly organized and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Meticulous in following recipes, quantities, presentation and standards.
• Skilled at translating recipes into technical sheets.
• Strong managerial abilities, including cost control and productivity optimisation.
• Educator who enjoys passing on knowledge and developing talent.
• Motivating leader who can unite and inspire the team.
• Good command of English and German.