Head Chef

Start: ASAP

Languages : German is a plus and English

Salary: €73.000

Location: Linz

I am looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join the culinary team of a hotel in Linz.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chef leader who combines strong operational skills with a supportive and people-focused management style.

The successful candidate will have experience in Mediterranean cuisine, hotel operations, and MICE catering.

You will lead the kitchen team, maintain high culinary standards, and ensure the smooth delivery of daily restaurant, banquet, conference, and event services.

We are looking for someone who is a genuine team player and who can nurture, motivate, and guide the team in the right direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the kitchen team in a positive and professional manner.
• Plan and oversee daily kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banqueting, conferences, and events.
• Create and deliver high-quality Mediterranean-inspired menus and dishes.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen staffing, shift planning, and rostering according to business needs.
• Coordinate with the hotel management, restaurant, events, and front-of-house teams.
• Support the planning and execution of MICE functions, banquets, and special events.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, stock control, wastage, and supplier relationships.
• Take responsibility for kitchen-related budgets and contribute to the department’s P&L performance.
• Monitor productivity and implement efficient working procedures.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members while supporting their professional development.
• Recruit and onboard new kitchen employees when required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, hygiene, and workplace regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a hotel or comparable hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience with MICE, banqueting, conferences, and event catering.
• Proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a diverse kitchen team.
• Good understanding of P&L management, food cost control, stock management, and budgeting.
• Experience preparing staff schedules and managing kitchen rostering.
• A supportive, approachable, and solution-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Fluent German and good English communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and varied shifts when required.