Head Chef (Food Court)

Talentchef; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth

Continuing education

Job summary

Talentchef, in Katowice, seeks a Head Chef to lead five distinct concepts in a food court–style venue. The candidate will manage a high-volume kitchen, develop creative menus, and ensure top quality across all outlets.

English fluency is mandatory for this international setting, and the Head Chef will oversee labor, costs, training, and cross-department collaboration with sales, marketing, and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• 12 years of professional culinary experience in high-volume operations (200+ covers per service).
• Fluency in English is mandatory for international setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize kitchen team across 5 outlets, ensuring high quality.
• Develop creative menus with culinary leadership for each outlet.
• Achieve labor and food cost targets to maintain profitability.
• Train staff and ensure adherence to processes and technical standards.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, accounting, and F&B for seamless guest experience.
• Communicate with the venue director to ensure clear kitchen-front coordination.
• Lead by example during peak services and ensure dish quality.
• Manage recipes, inventory, and spreadsheets to keep operations efficient.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume operations

Menu development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Food cost management

Job description

Job offer: a food court inspired venue with 5 unique concepts in Katowice (Poland) is seeking a Head Chef for spaces with fierce culinary experiences. If you have a proven track record in managing high-volume kitchens and diverse culinary offerings, we’re looking for you!

Responsabilities:

The responsibilities that the Head Chef will have are:

• Lead and organize the kitchen team across 5 distinct outlets, ensuring smooth coordination and maintaining high standards of quality throughout each concept.
• Develop creative and compelling menus in collaboration with the culinary leadership team, tailored to the unique demands of each outlet.
• Ensure that labor and food cost objectives are met, optimizing resources to maintain profitability across all operations.
• Manage staff training, ensuring that all team members adhere to established processes and maintain a high level of technical skills.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, such as sales, marketing, accounting, and F&B, to ensure a seamless and holistic guest experience.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the kitchen team and the Multifood venue director, facilitating clear communication between key areas.
• Maintain an active presence during key services, leading from the front and ensuring that each dish meets the venue’s quality standards.
• Handle essential administrative tasks, such as recipe development, inventory control, and spreadsheet management, to keep operations running efficiently.

Requirements:

The requirements that the Head Chef must have are:

• 12 years of professional culinary experience, with a proven track record in high-volume operations, managing multiple services simultaneously.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in kitchens handling 200+ covers per service.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) to effectively manage communication in this international setting.

What is offered?

• To Lead a major new opening project in the city of Katowice.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Continuous professional development and challenges in a dynamic environment