Head Chef

Head Chef

Federal Office of Sport BASPO
Tenero, Switzerland | 100%

Your contribution

• Ensure smooth operation of the CST's gastronomy

• Coordinate, plan, and organize the service of 400,000 dishes per year and catering for up to 3,000 people

• Lead and coordinate the kitchen brigade consisting of 25 employees in Italian

• Ensure the quality of dishes through precisely coordinated workflows

• Assist in menu planning and procurement management

• Ensure consideration of intolerances and allergies as well as strict adherence to food safety (HACCP)

What makes you unique

• Preferably a certified chef with proven experience in responsible positions in large hospitality structures

• Excellent knowledge in the field of culinary arts and nutrition with a focus on healthy and sustainable nutrition for athletes

• Good knowledge of software/applications for gastronomy (e.g., CalcMenu and F&B Control)

• Leadership, resilience, and sense of responsibility

• Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as management competencies

• Good active knowledge of the three national languages

In a nutshell

Do you want to lead the kitchen brigade in a dynamic environment primarily focused on a young, athletic clientele?

What we offer

Working for Switzerland

We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.

Embraced Diversity

Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.

Healthy at Work

We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Work-Life Balance

We support individual life design with flexible working forms and various time models.

For sports and movement in Switzerland

The Federal Office of Sport (BASPO) promotes sport and its values – for all age and performance groups. BASPO combines sports policy, sports promotion, and education: This includes the largest Swiss sports promotion program Youth+Sport and training, course, and training centers in Magglingen and Tenero. The Federal University of Sports Magglingen EHSM is the only Swiss university dealing with education, development, research, and services in the field of sport.

Persons from the French-speaking community are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. Therefore, your applications are particularly welcome.

Start date: 01.10.2026
Type of employment: fixed-term/with option for extension
Reference No.: JRQ$540-17466
Work location: Via alle Brere 10, 6598 Tenero-Contra

Questions about the position

Christian Pasquetto
+41 58 46 86183

Questions about the application

Luca Magistra
+41 58 46 53214