Chef de Cuisine

1 Hotel Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Discounted room rates

Job summary

1 Hotel Copenhagen is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to assist the Executive Chef in leading our culinary team and delivering exceptional food quality in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, manage team performance, and ensure financial targets are met while maintaining sanitation, quality, and guest satisfaction. A strong focus on team development and a positive work environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Detailed culinary knowledge; demonstrated strong leadership and strategic planning skills; and proven achievements in optimizing guest and team member engagement.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, preferably within a high-end restaurant or a similar setting such as a high-end, fast-paced banquet kitchen.
• Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands.
• Strong interpersonal, team member relations and leadership abilities.
• Technically savvy and familiar with culinary operating/budgeting systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Knowledge of Danish working conditions and collective agreements is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in the Danish language is preferred.
• Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading our culinary team to drive excellence in food quality, service, and operational performance.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the kitchen and manage team performance.
• Ensure financial targets are met while maintaining high sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with the property and brand, setting clear goals and providing inspirational leadership.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Leadership

High-volume environment

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting systems

Problem solving

Danish language

Job description

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in leading our culinary team, driving excellence in food quality, service, and operational performance in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies aligned with our property and brand, setting clear goals and providing inspirational leadership. You will oversee day-to-day operations of our kitchen, manage team performance, and ensure financial targets are met while maintaining high standards of sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction. A strong focus on team development and creating a positive work environment will be key to success in this role.

About you...

• Detailed culinary knowledge; demonstrated strong leadership and strategic planning skills; and proven achievements in optimizing guest and team member engagement.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, preferably within a high-end restaurant or a similar setting such as a high-end, fast-paced banquet kitchen.
• Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands.
• Strong interpersonal, team member relations and leadership abilities.
• Technically savvy and familiar with culinary operating/budgeting systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Knowledge of Danish working conditions and collective agreements is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in the Danish language is preferred.
• Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About us…

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well-being. As a part of our team, you can look forward to activities and perks that drive your passion for nature such as:

• Designed by Nature work environment.
• Competitive salary package with included pension and health insurance benefits.
• Career Advancement: Were growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities (around the globe)!
• SH University - Offers eligible team members a chance to grow and flourish from obtaining professional development and courses/certifications through our exclusive online learning educational platform.
• Team Member Recognition program - Earn rewards and pay it forward, while doing all the good you can!
• Enjoy company benefits and exclusively discounted room rates for you, your family, and friends at Starwood Hotels.

Starwood Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law.