Head Chef (m/f/d) with passion and love for the profession

Is cooking more than just a job for you? Do you lead a kitchen with passion, creativity and attention to detail? Do you not want to simply produce dishes, but want to give your guests special memories? Then we would like to get to know you. The Villa Sommerlust is located in a unique location directly on the Rhine in Schaffhausen. Our restaurant is awarded a Michelin star and 16 GaultMillau points and stands for a modern, creative cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences. For the further development of our restaurant, we are looking for a strong culinary personality who will lead our kitchen with heart, artisanal precision and a clear quality claim. Your task • As Head Chef, you shape the culinary signature of the Villa Sommerlust and develop it further together with our team. You particularly take on: • the creative and operational management of the kitchen • the development of new menus and dishes • the leadership, promotion and motivation of the kitchen team • the assurance of a constantly high quality • the procurement and the careful handling of high-quality products • the organization of work processes and the Mise en Place • the responsibility for calculation, food costs and economic efficiency • compliance with all hygiene and quality standards • the close cooperation with the management and the service team What we wish for from you: • We are not looking for a person who simply manages a kitchen. • We are looking for someone who burns for their profession and enjoys creating something special together with a committed team. You bring with you: • completed training as a chef • several years of experience in high-end gastronomy • leadership experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or in a comparable position • passion for high-quality products and creative craftsmanship • a modern and independent cooking style • a pronounced awareness of quality • natural leadership strength and joy in the development of young employees • a structured, reliable and economical way of working • resilience, team spirit and sense of responsibility • passion, heart and love for the profession What awaits you with us: • a restaurant awarded a Michelin star • the opportunity to actively shape the culinary future of the Villa Sommerlust • plenty of room for creativity and a personal signature • high-quality and selected products • a motivated and ambitious team • close cooperation with the management • a unique workplace directly on the Rhine • regulated rest days on Sunday and Monday • contemporary and attractive terms of employment • support for your personal and professional development Become part of the Villa Sommerlust Do you want to not only lead a kitchen, but shape it with personality, passion and love? Then we look forward to getting to know you. Send us your complete application documents with CV, work certificates and a brief insight into your culinary philosophy.