Head Chef wanted for a restaurant in the Swiss Alps

Do you want to lead a professional kitchen in one of Switzerland's most attractive Alpine regions?

WILDCARD UNTAP is recruiting on behalf of a restaurant in the canton of Valais an experienced and committed Head Chef. The business offers a modern restaurant experience with a warm atmosphere, seasonal ingredients, and high requirements for quality and service.

Location: Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Extent: Full-time, 100 percent

Employment type: Seasonal employment

Desired start: 1 October 2026

Latest possible start: 1 December 2026

About the position

As Head Chef, you are responsible for the restaurant's culinary quality, the daily organization in the kitchen, and the management of the kitchen team. You will work closely with the restaurant management and play a central role in ensuring high quality, good profitability, and a positive experience for the guests.

Job duties

• responsible for the preparation and execution of lunch and dinner service
• ensure consistent quality and professional presentation of all dishes
• develop seasonal menus together with the management
• follow recipes, technical descriptions, and the restaurant's quality standards
• lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team
• plan the work, distribute tasks, and create staff schedules
• responsible for ordering, stock management, and inventory
• control food costs, waste, margins, and budget
• ensure correct product rotation and sustainability checks
• maintain good order, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen
• apply and ensure that HACCP routines are followed
• create a respectful, constructive, and efficient working environment
• contribute ideas that improve the restaurant's quality and profitability

We are looking for you who

• have documented experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or in a similar leading kitchen role
• have good experience in leading and organizing a kitchen team
• are confident in both operational kitchen work and administrative planning
• have experience in menu planning, purchasing, stock, and cost control
• have good knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP
• work in a structured manner and remain calm under high pressure
• are quality-conscious, solution-oriented, and attentive to detail
• have clear leadership and good collaborative skills
• have a genuine passion for food, service, and gastronomy
• can communicate well in English; knowledge of French is a merit

We offer

• a leading role at an attractive restaurant in the Swiss Alps
• a professional and international working environment
• great responsibility for the kitchen's daily operations and continued development
• the opportunity to influence menus, working methods, and the guest experience
• salary and other employment terms according to agreement with the employer

Application

Send your CV together with a short presentation of your experience, your leadership, and the earliest date you can start to:

andre@wildcarduntap.com

Subject the application: ”Kökschef – Schweiz”

Selection and interviews are conducted continuously. More information about the employer, the exact workplace, and the employment terms will be provided to selected candidates during the recruitment process.

Contact person:

André Elfving

WILDCARD UNTAP