EXECUTIVE CHEF - NH COPENHAGEN GRAND JOANNE

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas; København; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member rates

Training programmes

Wellbeing initiatives

Global career opportunities

Job summary

NH Hotels & Resorts in Copenhagen invites an experienced Head Chef to lead Joanne's Restaurant. You will oversee the overall culinary operation, kitchen organization, staffing, and daily performance in a vibrant, Italian-inspired concept.

Qualified chefs with at least 3 years in a Head/Executive role, strong people leadership, budgeting and food-cost awareness are ideal. Join Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to shape the culinary direction, drive quality, and mentor a team of eight.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef
• Minimum 3 years in Head Chef or Executive Chef role
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Budgeting and food cost awareness
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety standards

Responsibilities

• Overall culinary operation of Joanne’s Restaurant
• Kitchen organisation, staffing and daily performance
• Food quality, consistency and presentation
• Menus, recipes and concept development
• Food cost, purchasing, stock control and waste reduction
• Development, coaching and performance management of the kitchen team
• Compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety standards

Skills

Qualified chef

People leadership

Budgeting & food cost

Kitchen KPIs

Job description

Join our team at NH Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in upscale and midscale hospitality, renowned for our exceptional service and facilities.A brand with a strong footprint in Europe and the Americas that is beginning its adventure in Greater China.

NH Copenhagen Grand Joanne is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building in Vesterbro, one of Copenhagen’s most creative and culturally vibrant districts, NH Copenhagen Grand Joanne’s history and unique design make it a standout building in the area. Just steps from Copenhagen Central Station and a short walk to Tivoli Gardens, the hotel is perfectly positioned for discovering the city’s most popular attractions.

Originally opened in 1928, the hotel was recently renovated and reopened in April 2023, retaining its original character while embracing a fresh, Scandinavian feel. With 162 uniquely designed rooms, a rooftop terrace with sweeping skyline views, restaurant and bar, and a stunning courtyard Pergola, the NH Copenhagen Grand Joanne invites guests to feel at home in the city.

What will be your mission?

Lead one of Vesterbro’s most exciting Italian dining destinations. More than just a hotel restaurant, Joanne's is an all-day dining destination with an open kitchen at its heart, where locals and travellers come together around great food, wine and hospitality. From breakfast through dinner, Joanne's offers a dining experience that brings together Italian-inspired cuisine, seasonal ingredients and genuine hospitality. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and leave their mark on one of Vesterbro's most vibrant dining destinations.

Your Scope of Responsibility

• Overall culinary operation of Joanne’s Restaurant
• Kitchen organisation, staffing and daily performance
• Food quality, consistency and presentation
• Menus, recipes and concept development
• Food cost, purchasing, stock control and waste reduction
• Development, coaching and performance management of the kitchen team
• Compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety standards

Who Are you?

• Qualified chef
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef
• Experienced people leader with strong coaching skills
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labour regulations
• Comfortable with budgeting, food cost and kitchen KPIs
• Structured, solution-oriented and passionate about hospitality

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy

A key leadership role within Grand Joanne

Responsibility for a team of 8 employees

The opportunity to shape the culinary direction of Joanne’s Restaurant

A dynamic hospitality environment with ambitious colleagues

Excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth

Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.

Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.

Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.

Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.

Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.

Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.

Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and supported equitably. We promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in all its forms. We warmly welcome everyone.