A drone startup is looking for pizza chefs – in Gilching, not Naples. There’s money on top, but not a sea view.
Defense tech, the Bundeswehr, a billion-dollar market – and in the middle of it all, a job advertisement for a pizza baker. The Bavarian drone startup Quantum-Systems is looking for a “Pizza Chef (m/f/d)” for its location in Gilching. Not a joke, not an internship, but a permanent role in the company. When it comes to building drones, it’s suddenly: dough instead of technology.
The way to War of Talents is through your stomach
Quantum-Systems develops reconnaissance drones for the military and authorities, counts the Bundeswehr among its customers and is considered a high-flyer in the scene. The company is growing, hiring, and apparently also expanding its own catering at the same time.
We are looking for someone to develop recipes, buy ingredients and regularly bake pizza for the team. While flight routes are being worked on next door, here it’s all about the perfect crust.
What at first glance seems like a PR stunt is part of a larger trend. Startups compete for skilled workers, especially in the tech and defense sectors. In addition to salary and participation, culture and working environment are becoming more important. While the fruit basket has long been standard, some companies now rely on their own chefs. In Gilching for pizza. And perhaps the most important question in the war for talent is not just who has the best technology, but who has the better surface.