Küchenchef (w/m/d) Betriebsrestaurant
Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements.
The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.
We are looking for a dedicated Head Chef (m/f/d) to join our staff restaurant at our headquarters in Salzburg, starting immediately. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat – it is a place of connection, quality, and appreciation.You already have experience as a head chef, cooking is your passion, and you bring strong hospitality skills? Then we look forward to getting to know you.
Tasks
Professional and disciplinary leadership as well as development of the kitchen team, including apprentice trainingPlanning and organization of all workflows to ensure smooth kitchen operations (approx. 200 meals per day)
Purchasing and supplier management, including price negotiations and ensuring product quality
Compliance with and monitoring of all hygiene and quality standards (HACCP)
Continuous development of the menu through creative menu design and new culinary ideas with a focus on sustainability, regionality, and seasonality
Conceptualization, organization, and operational execution of in-house events and culinary activities
Skills
Completed training as a chef and extensive experience as a head chefAdditional qualifications (e.g. master chef certification or specializations such as pastry, diet cuisine, vegetarian or vegan cuisine) are an advantage
Strong leadership skills and experience in training apprentices
Excellent organizational skills and high resilience, especially during peak service times
Strong decision-making ability and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
Good IT skills (e.g. inventory management systems)
Very good German and good English skills
Strong hospitality mindset and service orientationPassion for culinary trends and innovation, combined with the ambition to continuously develop
Excellent sense for flavors, spices, and highest taste quality
Benefits
Structured working hours and weekends offAppreciative working environment with a high degree of creative freedom
Free lunch in the staff restaurant
Attractive conditions for purchasing our products
Professional and free mental health support through our partner nilo.health
Physiotherapy at reduced cost, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
KlimaTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
Flat hierarchies, informal culture, and short decision-making processes
A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company
The minimum salary for this position is €4,034.60 gross per month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours). A significant overpayment depending on your qualifications and experience is a matter of course.