Head Chef (Küchenchef) - Italian Restaurant

DastN GmbH; München; Hybride; EUR 56 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DastN GmbH in Munich is seeking a Senior Head Chef to own and lead an Italian kitchen, delivering an innovative culinary vision. You will manage the kitchen operations, budgets, and team performance while upholding the highest standards of quality and service.

The role requires proven leadership, strong business acumen, and German language proficiency at least B1. A competitive gross salary range of 5,000–7,000 EUR per month is offered, with career growth in a professional Italian dining

Qualifications

• Proven leadership at senior level in a kitchen setting.
• Strong budgeting and cost control capabilities.
• Experience designing and refining menus for high-standard establishments.
• Ability to mentor and develop kitchen teams.

Responsabilités

• Developing the overall culinary vision, designing menus, and creating and refining recipes.
• Taking full administrative and operational responsibility for the kitchen team.
• Managing budgets and food costs while ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, safety, and service.
• Leading, managing, and developing the kitchen team to maintain high performance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Menu design

Team development

Description du poste

This senior leadership opportunity in Munich offers a full-time role in a professional Italian restaurant kitchen with a gross salary of €5,000–€7,000 per month (€60,000–€84,000/year). The Head Chef holds full administrative and operational responsibility for kitchen operations, delivering an innovative culinary vision while managing budgets, food costs, quality, and team performance. Candidates must be experienced culinary leaders with proven creativity, strong business acumen, and B1 German language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Developing the overall culinary vision, designing menus, and creating and refining recipes.
• Taking full administrative and operational responsibility for the kitchen team.
• Managing budgets and food costs while ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, safety, and service.
• Leading, managing, and developing the kitchen team to maintain consistently high performance.
• Driving culinary creativity and innovation while maintaining operational efficiency.

Must Have

• German language proficiency of at least B1 level.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef / Küchenchef in reputable restaurants or high-standard establishments.
  
• Strong track record of creativity and innovation in the culinary field.
  
• Business acumen with excellent budget and team management skills.
  
• Exceptional leadership, organisational, and decision-making abilities.
  
• Ability to manage a professional kitchen efficiently and perform under pressure.
• Competitive gross salary of €5,000–€7,000 per month.
• Senior leadership role with full kitchen ownership.
• Long-term career growth in a professional Italian culinary environment.

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