Head Chef (m/w/d) Airport Lounge Munich

DO & CO AG; München; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading catering company in Munich seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations in exclusive lounges. The role includes team leadership, ensuring food quality, and compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have operational management experience and training as a chef. This position offers a fair salary, employee benefits, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment. Join us for a fulfilling experience in a dynamic team committed to exceptional service.

Leistungen

Sunday and holiday bonuses

Job bike

Urban Sports Club membership

Free meals

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Experience in operational management in the hotel, restaurant, or catering industry.
• Several years of professional experience as a chef.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, and control all kitchen processes.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication in German and English

Food Presentation

Team Motivation

Ausbildung

Training as a chef

Jobbeschreibung

In the exclusive First and Business Class lounges at Emirates Airlines, our catering team ensures that our guests enjoy the start of a relaxing vacation right from the airport.

In a space covering over 1,000 square meters, we offer our international passengers a variety of changing culinary highlights and first-class service in a relaxed atmosphere.

If you would like to join our team, you can expect not only exciting challenges, but also the opportunity to respond to the needs of our guests with passion and joy in a family-like environment. Together, we make the stay until departure an unforgettable experience.

We are looking for someone to start in mid-February 2026 for a new project.

Job Description

• Overall responsibility for the planning, organization, and control of all kitchen processes
• Leadership and motivation of the kitchen team
• Ensuring outstanding food and product presentation
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Duty roster and vacation planning

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational management role (e.g., as a kitchen manager) in the hotel, restaurant, or catering industry
• Training as a chef and several years of professional experience as a chef and/or catering specialist
• Highest standards of quality and responsibility
• Ability to work independently
• Passion and dedication to the profession and attention to detail
• High level of personal commitment, hands‑on mentality, resilience, and flexibility (shift work)
• Knowledge of German and English

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, such as:

• A fair and transparent salary with Sunday and holiday bonuses
• Employee benefits (job bike, Urban Sports Club)
• Christmas and vacation pay after 1 year of service
• Free meals
• Uniforms are provided and washed by the company
• Flexible working hours possible by arrangement
• Real career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• Tailored mobility allowances

Just as different ingredients make a dish perfect and special, we value diversity in our company when it comes to our employees. Everyone is welcome—regardless of gender, origin, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.