Executive Kitchen Leader — 16-Cook Team, Luxury Hotel

Strawberryhotels; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program with health insurance

4 free hotel nights per year withinThe

25% discount on food & beverages

Staff discounts and friends & family

Sweet deals on experiences, travels, &

Job summary

Villa Copenhagen seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our main upstairs kitchen and oversee daily restaurant operations across Courtyard Bar, In-Room Dining, and Pool Bar & Terrace (Summer season). You will manage a team of 16, drive standards, food safety, and cost control, while collaborating with the Executive Chef for menus and concepts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a 5-star or high-end kitchen, strong leadership, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Trained Chef with 8+ years of experience in a 5-star hotel or high-end, fast-paced kitchen.
• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team, ideally as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong planning and administrative skills, with confidence in scheduling, ordering, vendor communication, and cost follow-up.
• A practical, organized approach to service, standards, food safety, and kitchen routines.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 16, creating a respectful, supportive, and performance-focused workplace.
• Take ownership of daily kitchen operations and lead service from preparation through close-down.
• Manage staffing and schedules in accordance with collective union agreements, while supporting recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Handle kitchen administration, including ordering, stock control, supplier management, food cost monitoring, and administrative compliance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu design, seasonal concepts, budgeting, operational routines, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate closely with RUG, Bakery & Pastry, Breakfast, and Banquet operations to ensure smooth cross-departmental execution.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Staff development

Cost control

English fluency

Job description

Villa Copenhagen seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our main upstairs kitchen and oversee daily restaurant operations across Courtyard Bar, In-Room Dining, and Pool Bar & Terrace (Summer season). You will manage a team of 16, drive standards, food safety, and cost control, while collaborating with the Executive Chef for menus and concepts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a 5-star or high-end kitchen, strong leadership, and fluent English.