Are you a food artist with great cooking skills who loves to work in an open kitchen? Then keep reading.
Zoku provides a home for business travelers who want to live in a city for between a few days and a few months. We’re a new type of business hotel offering a relaxed place to live, co-work, and socialize – while integrating residents into the local scene. Join an international team of driven, proactive, and fun-loving Zokus who all share a passion for connecting people across the globe.
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Sharing food is the ultimate way to be social. That’s our founding food philosophy, and it can be yours too. The food in our Living Kitchen is fresh, simple, honest, healthy, and local. With short preparation times, simple ingredients, and limited steps, our offerings are intelligent and facilitate quick service.
As a Chef, you'll be responsible for all food coming from our Living Kitchen. You will plate beautiful dishes, create creative buffets that look great and taste amazing. You’ll lead shifts and work closely with our Head Chef, team of chefs, and kitchen helpers to develop menus and forecast supply needs.
What makes our kitchen unique?
* Open environment: You won’t hide in the background. You’ll work in an open kitchen with plenty of space and natural daylight.
* Flexibility: You can create your own dishes and let your creativity run wild.
* Guest interaction: You’re the face of the kitchen and will chat directly with guests.
* Independence: You can work solo when needed and enjoy doing your own thing.
* Team connection: You’ll be in close contact with front of house and the entire Zoku team.
* Unique kitchen setup: We’re different from typical kitchens. Feel free to visit our rooftop to see for yourself!
* Seasonal ingredients: We emphasize using fresh, seasonal vegetables in our dishes.
What’s in it for you?
* A market-conform salary of at least €2,263 gross per month, paid 14 times a year.
* Benefits like a free after-work drink, free fitness offers, discounts on annual public transport cards, and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations.
* A comfortable uniform—no more looking like a log!
* A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from around the globe to learn from and grow with.
* The best free staff meals, enjoyed in our social spaces overlooking the city.
* Exciting on-the-job training and fun events throughout the year to celebrate milestones.
* A workplace in one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, feeling like a second home and purpose-driven.
We love people who...
* Express their creativity and passion for food, never settling for less.
* Can juggle multiple tasks calmly and warmly.
* Have experience working independently and believe in flat hierarchies.
* Enjoy working in an open kitchen and chatting with residents.
* Have experience in healthy, homestyle cooking—vegetarian skills are a plus.
* Possess proven knowledge of various cooking techniques.
A Few Must-Haves
* At least 1 year of experience as a chef.
* Available to start in July or September 2025.
* Experience with implementing local HACCP guidelines.
* Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
* EU resident or hold a valid work and residence permit for Austria.
* Flexible, as working days/hours are not fixed; full-time availability (40 hours).
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