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Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef (retain)
How this role is managed
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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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