Dynamic Sous Chef & Kitchen Team Leader

Peoples Pita; Frederiksberg; On-site; DKK 469,000 - 603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Multicultural team

Quality ingredients

Energetic workplace

Job summary

Peoples Pita in Frederiksberg, Denmark, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, inspire a diverse team, and deliver consistently excellent food experiences for our customers.

The role combines hands-on cooking with leadership, overseeing daily operations, training staff, ensuring top quality, hygiene and food safety, managing stock and waste, and supporting opening/closing procedures across Peoples Bites concepts when required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a professional kitchen.
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Attention to hygiene and food safety knowledge.
• Flexible and committed to the role.

Responsibilities

• Run daily kitchen operations, including prep, cooking and service.
• Lead, train and motivate kitchen staff.
• Ensure high food quality, hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and waste control.
• Support opening and closing procedures.
• Occasionally work at Peoples Fried Chicken and Peoples Burger in the same area.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring kitchen staff

Work under pressure

Communication

Hygiene and food safety

Flexibility

Job description

Peoples Pita in Frederiksberg, Denmark, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, inspire a diverse team, and deliver consistently excellent food experiences for our customers.

The role combines hands-on cooking with leadership, overseeing daily operations, training staff, ensuring top quality, hygiene and food safety, managing stock and waste, and supporting opening/closing procedures across Peoples Bites concepts when required.