Junior Operations Manager (Cooking Experience)
About us
Foldini was born in Zurich – a food concept that reimagines Italian pasta traditions with creativity, freshness, and soul. Following the success of our first locations, we're preparing for our next chapter: a new Foldini location in St. Gallen.
We are looking for someone who doesn't just want another hospitality job. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, take ownership, and eventually lead our newest location independently.
Company: Foldini AG
Job Location: St. Gallen
Capacity: 100%
Employment Type: Full-Time
Expected Start: October 2026
Tasks
The job you will be doing
You will play a key role in launching and operating our new Foldini location in St. Gallen. Working closely with our Head of Operations, you will learn every aspect of running a successful Foldini store: from daily operations and cooking to team leadership, inventory management, and operational excellence.
As you develop, you will progressively take ownership of the location with the goal of independently managing its day-to-day operations while reporting directly to the Head of Operations.
Responsibilities and tasks that you master
- Prepare and cook Foldini's fresh pasta dishes according to our standards
- Lead daily operations during your shifts
- Deliver an outstanding customer experience
- Manage opening and closing procedures
- Monitor quality, hygiene and food safety standards
- Organise stock, inventory and ordering
- Train and support future team members
- Handle cash register operations and daily settlements
- Identify operational improvements and solve problems proactively
- Work closely with the founders to grow the Foldini concept
- Ultimately take responsibility for running the St. Gallen location independently
Requirements
Skills, experience and qualifications that you bring with you
- Experience in hospitality or restaurant operations
- Comfortable cooking and working in the kitchen (cooking experience required)
- Highly organised, reliable and proactive
- Able to stay calm under pressure and make decisions independently
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on attitude
- Passion for great food and outstanding customer service
- English is required. German is a plus. Italian is appreciated but not essential.
Benefits
What we offer
- The opportunity to help launch a brand-new Foldini location
- A role with real ownership and responsibility from day one
- Direct collaboration with the founders
- A young, ambitious and fast-growing startup environment
- Clear career progression towards Store Manager and future leadership roles
- Participation in Foldini's long-term Vesting Program, giving high-performing team members the opportunity to share in the company's future success
How to apply
Simply fill in the application form and upload your CV. Tell us why you would like to join Foldini and what motivates you to help build and grow a young food concept. Please include your salary expectations in your application. We can't wait to meet people who are excited to grow with us.
