Head Chef, Bussigny

La Smala Brasserie - Kitchen ManagerLa Smala Brasserie is looking for its Kitchen Manager.La Smala is a lively and welcoming brasserie located in Bussigny, designed as a place for sharing and conviviality. For over a year, we have been developing a strong identity around generous, comforting, and carefully prepared cuisine, highlighting fresh, local, and seasonal products. To continue our development and sustainably structure our kitchen, we are looking for a passionate, committed Kitchen Manager with a solid culinary and managerial vision.Main missions1. Contribute to the development of the culinary offer- Participate in the development and evolution of menus, suggestions, and seasonal offers.- Create and maintain technical sheets to standardize recipes.- Ensure the balance between feasibility and profitability, consistent with the identity of La Smala.- Participate in photo shoots related to the culinary offer and communication.2. Management and organization of the kitchen- Supervise all kitchen operations, in close collaboration with management.- Guarantee the smooth running of services and compliance with quality standards.- Ensure the consistency of dishes and efficient production organization.- Organize the distribution of tasks and ensure good team coordination.- Supervise, train, and support team members in their development.3. Cost management and monitoring- Ensure the monitoring and control of costs.- Optimize orders, stocks, inventories, and merchandise reception.- Ensure margins and the profitability of the kitchen.- Implement effective procedures to limit losses and food waste.- Be a source of proposals regarding the selection, sourcing of products, and continuous improvement of processes.Profile sought- Federal Certificate of Proficiency (CFC) as a cook or equivalent.- Holder of a valid residence permit.- Confirmed experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar position with management responsibilities.- Proven skills in team management and excellent communication.- Sense of responsibility, autonomy, and ability to make decisions.- Mastery of hygiene and safety standards.- Passion for cooking and sense of detail.- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.What we offer- An inclusive, respectful, dynamic, and professional work environment where ideas and initiatives are valued.- The possibility to actively contribute to the development of the establishment.- Opportunities for professional development.- Easily accessible location, a stone's throw from the train station, bus lines, and the highway.Interested?Please send us your application (CV, cover letter, diplomas, residence permit). Only complete applications corresponding to the profile sought will be considered.Start date: June or by agreement jidfe5e48baen jit0623aen jpiy26aen