Head Chef - Assistant Indian Cuisine / Head Chef - Assistant Indian Cuisine

5 palate GmbH - July 16, 2025

Chef de Cuisine - Indian Cuisine 100%

Are you skilled in creating authentic Chettinad cuisine? Do you excel at preparing the perfect Butter Chicken? Join our team as a Chef de Cuisine and showcase your culinary talent!

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
  • Assisting with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
  • Ensuring that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
  • Providing support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks, including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
  • Recruiting and training new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
  • Creating schedules for kitchen staff and evaluating their performance.
  • Adhering to and implementing sanitation and safety regulations.
  • Managing the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.

Candidate Profile

  • Minimum of ten years of experience in a well-reputed restaurant or hotel.
  • Qualified with a diploma or degree in Hospitality.
  • A commitment to working for a minimum of two years at our restaurants in Switzerland.
  • In-depth knowledge of South Indian specialty cuisine, especially Chettinad, and Indian cooking techniques.
  • Additional knowledge of the German language is preferred.

Job Details

Role: Chef de Cuisine Indian

Industry Type: Hotel/Restaurant

Functional Area: Food, Beverage & Hospitality

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Category: Kitchen / F&B Production

Education: UG: Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management

About Our Company

We are a privately-owned Indian casual dining restaurant chain with over 50 years of experience, operating more than 85 locations in India and extending our reach internationally to Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, Australia, and North America.

As a globally recognized brand in South Indian cuisine, we focus on traditional Chettinad-style preparations, with some locations also offering Sri Lankan, Oriental, and Middle Eastern dishes. Our annual footfall surpasses 10-12 million customers, and we manage a team of over 1,000 dedicated employees.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

Please enter your information in the following form and attach your resume (CV)

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