Red D Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a busy Irish pub and restaurant in Switzerland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef to take responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operation, lead a kitchen team and play a key role within the wider management structure.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and management team, the Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining high standards across food quality, preparation, presentation, service, food safety and kitchen performance, while also contributing to menu development and the continued success of the restaurant.

The Role

The Head Chef will take ownership of the kitchen operation, ensuring a well-organised, efficient and consistently high-performing kitchen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, managing and developing the kitchen team.
• Maintaining consistently high standards throughout busy services.
• Menu planning, development and implementation.
• Food costing, portion control, stock management and ordering.
• Working with fresh, quality ingredients to produce high-quality food.
• Training and supporting junior chefs and developing their skills.
• Maintaining excellent HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Working closely with the Operations Manager on day-to-day operations and service standards.
• Collaborating with the management team on staffing, cost control, menu development and overall business performance.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing ideas to the continued development of the restaurant.
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised, efficient and prepared for service.
• Supporting a positive team culture through clear communication and strong leadership.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a busy, high-volume restaurant, pub or gastro-pub.
• Strong experience in menu planning and development.
• Excellent knowledge of food costing, portion control, stock management and ordering.
• A genuine passion for producing quality food using fresh ingredients.
• Strong kitchen leadership and team management skills.
• Experience training, mentoring and developing junior chefs.
• The ability to maintain standards and lead effectively during busy services.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach to leadership.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ideally, experience within an Irish pub, gastro-pub or casual dining environment.
• EU Passport or legal entitlement to live & work in Switzerland.
• A willingness to relocate to Switzerland.

What’s on Offer

• €80,000 – €90,000 salary per year, depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sick pay.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to develop menus and contribute creatively to the kitchen.
• A key role within the management structure.
• Close working relationship with the Operations Manager and wider management team.
• A professional and friendly working environment.
• An international team and quality ingredients.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Head Chef who enjoys leading a kitchen, developing people and delivering consistently high standards in a busy Irish pub and restaurant environment.

We can only consider EU passport holders or candidates with a legal right to live and work in Switzerland.

About Red D Recruitment

Red D Recruitment specialise in hospitality recruitment across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Red D Recruitment recruit for senior management and executive roles across hotels, restaurants, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions. Clients range from luxury boutique hotels and leading restaurant groups to large-scale hospitality and catering operations.

Red D Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and identities. Selection is based on merit, skills and experience.