Head Chef

Head Chef

Salary: Negotiable

Start: ASAP

Location: Munich

Languages: German would be a valuable asset and English

I am seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of a hotel in Munich.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high culinary and hygiene standards, managing a multicultural kitchen team, controlling costs, and delivering consistently high-quality food across hotel operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys working in an international environment and is motivated by team development, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily kitchen operation across hotel outlets, breakfast, banquets, events, and room service, where applicable.Plan menus and ensure a consistent, high-quality culinary offering aligned with the hotel’s concept and brand standards.Recruit, train, supervise, and develop a multicultural kitchen team.Prepare staff schedules and organise kitchen responsibilities according to business levels.Establish clear kitchen procedures, recipes, presentation standards, and quality controls.Monitor food preparation, portion control, presentation, and service standards.Manage food purchasing, stock levels, supplier relationships, and kitchen inventory.Control food costs, minimise waste, and support the achievement of financial targets.Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and hotel procedures.Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and equipment safety throughout the kitchen.Work closely with the General Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager, and other departments.Support the planning and execution of banquets, conferences, VIP functions, and special events.Respond professionally to guest feedback and identify opportunities to improve the culinary experience.Lead by example during busy services and provide hands-on support where required.

Candidate Profile

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume restaurant environment.Strong knowledge of hotel kitchen operations, including breakfast, à la carte, banqueting, and events.Proven experience managing, training, and motivating multicultural teams.Strong understanding of food-cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and inventory management.Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.Hands-on, organised, and solution-focused leadership style.Calm and confident under pressure, with the ability to manage changing priorities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Professional working proficiency in English.German language skills are preferred.Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience.Availability to start as soon as possible.