Job Description

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

We are looking for a dedicated Head Chef (m/f/d) to join our staff restaurant at our headquarters in Salzburg, starting immediately. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat – it is a place of connection, quality, and appreciation.

You already have experience as a head chef, cooking is your passion, and you bring strong hospitality skills? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

Tasks

• Professional and disciplinary leadership as well as development of the kitchen team, including apprentice training
• Planning and organization of all workflows to ensure smooth kitchen operations (approx. 200 meals per day)
• Purchasing and supplier management, including price negotiations and ensuring product quality
• Compliance with and monitoring of all hygiene and quality standards (HACCP)
• Continuous development of the menu through creative menu design and new culinary ideas with a focus on sustainability, regionality, and seasonality
• Conceptualization, organization, and operational execution of in-house events and culinary activities

Skills

• Completed training as a chef and extensive experience as a head chef
• Additional qualifications (e.g. master chef certification or specializations such as pastry, diet cuisine, vegetarian or vegan cuisine) are an advantage
• Strong leadership skills and experience in training apprentices
• Excellent organizational skills and high resilience, especially during peak service times
• Strong decision-making ability and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
• Good IT skills (e.g. inventory management systems)
• Very good German and good English skills
• Strong hospitality mindset and service orientation
• Passion for culinary trends and innovation, combined with the ambition to continuously develop
• Excellent sense for flavors, spices, and highest taste quality

Benefits

• Structured working hours and weekends off
• Appreciative working environment with a high degree of creative freedom
• Free lunch in the staff restaurant
• Attractive conditions for purchasing our products
• Professional and free mental health support through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy at reduced cost, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• KlimaTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flat hierarchies, informal culture, and short decision-making processes
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum salary for this position is €4,034.60 gross per month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours). A significant overpayment depending on your qualifications and experience is a matter of course.