Chef de Service

CHEF DE SERVICE (M/W/D)

80–100 % | Stein am Rhein | Grand opening 2026

CHLOSTERHOF TAVERNE – MEDITERRANEAN. HEARTFELT. ON THE RHINE.

For the grand opening of the Chlosterhof Taverne in Stein am Rhein, we are looking for an experienced and committed personality as Chef de Service.

In this leadership position, together with the management, you will take on operational responsibility for our entire service area and shape our service culture, standards, and processes from the very beginning.

A new gastronomic meeting point is being created directly on the Rhine with Mediterranean cuisine, Swiss classics, a Tavolata concept, Bar & Lounge, as well as a spacious terrace.

OUR CONCEPT

Chlosterhof Taverne stands for heartfelt, uncomplicated, and professional hospitality.

Our establishment includes:

• Restaurant with approx. 70 seats
• Mediterranean-Italian inspired cuisine
• Selected Swiss classics
• Tavolata concept for sharing and communal enjoyment
• Bar & Lounge with approx. 50 seats
• Terrace directly on the Rhine with around 120 seats
• Banquets, events, and special occasions
• Our service should be attentive and professional, but always remain natural and personal.
• No stiff gastronomy – but genuine host quality.

YOUR POSITION

• As Chef de Service, you are a central leadership person of our establishment.
• You lead the service team in daily operations, ensure professional processes, and are simultaneously a host and contact person for our guests.
• In doing so, you work closely with the management, kitchen, and bar and contribute actively to the further development of the entire establishment.

YOUR TASKS

• Leadership & Organization
• operational leadership of the entire service team
• Management and coordination of daily service processes
• Scheduling of employees and organization of stations
• Conducting briefings before service
• Support in duty and deployment planning
• Induction and training of new employees
• Leadership, motivation, and development of the service team
• Ensuring clear responsibilities and work processes
• Support in the recruitment of new employees
• Host & Service
• active host role in the restaurant, in the lounge, and on the terrace
• professional greeting and care of our guests
• Presence during service times
• Supporting the team during high guest volume
• competent advice on food, wines, and beverages
• professional handling of guest requests and complaints
• Care of regular guests and building long-term guest relationships
• Ensuring a constantly high level of service
• Quality & Standards
• Development and implementation of our service standards
• Control of Mise en Place and service readiness
• Ensuring a well-maintained appearance of all areas
• Quality control during the entire service process
• Training the team in service, sales, and guest communication
• Ensuring professional cooperation between service, kitchen, and bar
• Organization & Administration
• Responsibility for cash processes and daily closures
• Control of accounts
• Support in reservation management and table planning
• Collaboration at banquets, events, and Tavolata occasions
• Support with stock control and orders in the service area
• Assistance in optimizing processes and costs

WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU

• completed training as Restaurantfachmann/-frau EFZ, Hotelfachmann/-frau EFZ or comparable gastronomic training
• several years of professional experience in gastronomy
• existing leadership experience in service
• experience as Chef de Service, Restaurant Supervisor, Maître d’Hôtel or in a comparable position is an advantage
• pronounced host personality
• good knowledge of wine, beverages, and food
• organizational talent and entrepreneurial thinking
• confident and professional appearance
• ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• solution-oriented working even in intensive situations
• very good German skills
• English as well as other languages is an advantage
• You should have pleasure in taking responsibility while simultaneously being actively present in service.

We are not looking for a manager who only organizes – but a personality who leads by example, works alongside the team, and takes their team with them.

WHAT AWAITS YOU WITH US

As Chef de Service, you will have the opportunity with us to actively help build a new establishment from the beginning.

We offer you:

• a responsible leadership position
• direct exchange with the management
• active co-creation of the service culture and operational processes
• a completely newly established gastronomic business
• an extraordinary workplace directly on the Rhine
• Restaurant, Lounge, Bar, and Terrace in a versatile establishment
• short decision-making paths
• a lot of personal responsibility
• space for your own ideas
• a professional and modern working environment
• fair and contemporary employment conditions
• long-term perspective in a year-round operation

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You are a host and a leader at the same time.
• You can structure and motivate a team, keep an overview even during a full service, and recognize what guests and employees currently need.
• You do not want to simply take over existing structures, but want to work with us to build a new service culture and actively help shape Chlosterhof Taverne.

Then we would like to get to know you.

Chlosterhof Taverne
Stein am Rhein

Directly on the Rhine. Mediterranean joy of life. Hospitality like at Nonna.