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Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef (retain)

Headhuntvietnam's ClientESS client
  • Germany
  • Hospitality
  • Operation
  • Manager
  • Negotiable

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Job Description

Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef (m/f/d)  

for modern Korean BBQ & Steakhouse concept  

Work location: Munich, Germany  

Your role  

We are looking for either: an experienced Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef with development potential  

You will take responsibility for the kitchen – operationally and, in the future, also strategically in building  additional locations.  

Your responsibilities  

• Ensuring quality, consistency, and speed in service  

• Responsibility for mise en place, structure, and kitchen organization  

• Managing food cost, inventory, and stock control  

• Leading, training, and developing the kitchen team  

• Further development of the menu (Korean BBQ + modern influences)  

• Building efficient and scalable kitchen processes  

• Standardizing recipes and workflows  

Your profile  

• Experience in fine dining, high-end gastronomy, or structured kitchen operations 
• Structured, clean, and independent working style

• Understanding of cost-efficient operations (food cost, efficiency, ingredient usage) 
• Experience with meat, grilling, or Asian cuisine is an advantage 

• Leadership skills or clear potential to lead  

Languages:  

• English required (working level)  

• German is an advantage 

What matters to us  

We are not looking for a purely “artistic kitchen,” but someone who:  

• Can consistently deliver high quality  

• Understands and builds structure  

• Works cleanly under pressure  

• Takes responsibility and thinks proactively  

What we offer  

• Performance-based bonus (based on clear KPIs such as food cost and performance) 
• Accommodation provided  

• Meals provided at the workplace  

• Support with visa, work permit, and administrative procedures  

• Support for starting life in Germany (registration, bank account, etc.)  

• Long-term development opportunities within our corporate group  

• Opportunity to actively participate in building multiple locations  

Work reality (transparency is important to us)  

• High service volume and fast-paced operations  

• Clear structures and performance orientation  

• Responsibility for team and results  

• Focus on quality and efficiency  

Perspective  

With strong performance, there is the possibility to take on a leadership role across multiple locations and  become part of the company’s continued growth.  

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