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

5 palate GmbH - July 7, 2025

Chef de Cuisine - Indian Cuisine 100%

Are you skilled in crafting authentic Chettinad cuisine? Can you create the finest butter chicken? We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Cuisine to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
  • Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
  • Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
  • Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks, including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
  • Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
  • Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
  • Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
  • Manage the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.

Candidate Profile

  • Experienced with a minimum of ten years in a well-reputed restaurant or hotel.
  • Qualified with a diploma or degree in Hospitality preferred.
  • Commitment to work for a minimum of two years at our restaurants in Switzerland is expected.
  • Sound knowledge of South Indian specialty cuisine (ideally Chettinad cuisine) and Indian cooking techniques.
  • Proficiency in German would be preferred.

Role Overview

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 the Company

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

Established as a global brand in South Indian cuisine, we focus on producing traditional Chettinad-style preparations, while some locations also offer Sri Lankan, Oriental, and Middle Eastern dishes. We serve an annual footfall of 10-12 million customers and manage over 1000 employees.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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