Executive Chef m/f/d 100%

Executive Chef (m/f/d | 100%)
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Der Walter Zoo in Gossau SG is a scientifically managed zoo that cares for 1‘000 animals from around 100 different species. It inspires over 275‘000 visitors annually for the wildlife and awakens interest and understanding for their needs and the protection of their habitats. The zoo is involved in various species protection projects and even runs two care stations for native wildlife.

The gastronomy at Walter Zoo is diverse and aimed at a wide audience. The self-service restaurant with a terrace is supplemented by an offering of kiosks, snack stands, and seasonal catering options. Additionally, Walter Zoo offers various event and banquet possibilities for groups and events.

To complement our team, we are looking for a Chef immediately.

Your tasks

• Overall responsibility for the production and restaurant kitchen as well as the gastronomic offering in the Tingel-Tangel Varieté
• Technical and personnel leadership as well as continuous development of the entire kitchen area
• Planning, design, and calculation of menus, food menus, and gastronomic offerings
• Ensuring efficient workflows as well as optimization and standardization of recipes and processes
• Leadership, deployment planning, and promotion and development of employees
• Responsibility for purchasing, goods management, and warehousing
• Budget responsibility including ongoing cost control and business monitoring
• Control of goods deliveries regarding quality and quantity
• Ensuring as well as consistent compliance with quality and hygiene standards
• Close cooperation with the F&B Shops management as well as the event management
• Planning, organization, and operational accompaniment of caterings, banquets, and events
• Active participation in daily operational kitchen work

What you bring

• Successfully completed training as Köchin/Koch EFZ
• Further training in the field of gastronomy, hotel management, or business management
• Several years of professional and leadership experience with sound specialist knowledge
• Pronounced organizational skills as well as business understanding
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking combined with high personal responsibility
• Service-oriented, friendly, and confident personality
• High quality standards as well as pronounced sense of responsibility
• Resilient, flexible, and physically fit personality with a hands-on mentality
• Very good German skills in spoken and written
• Driver's license, ideally own vehicle (due to limited public transport connections at night)

What we offer you

• A unique workplace in the midst of the wildlife of Walter Zoo
• A responsible leadership function with room for design
• Varied tasks in gastronomy, event, and experience areas
• A motivated and collegial team
• Attractive working conditions without Zimmerstunde
• Opportunity to actively help shape the gastronomic development

Do you feel addressed?
We look forward to your written application including CV, diplomas, and work certificates.

Walter Zoo AG Gossau | Neuchlen 200 | 9200 Gossau SG