Graduate Executive Chef: Fast-Track Culinary Leadership

Newrest; København; On-site; DKK 239,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest is seeking a motivated Graduate - Executive Chef for a one-year program in Denmark/Sweden. You will develop menus, source products with Procurement, and oversee cooking processes while ensuring safety and hygiene standards.

You’ll lead teams, train staff, and maintain client relationships, with IT flair and strong organizational skills. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with the Commercial Team, and participation in client presentations.

Qualifications

• Newly graduated as a chef or with other culinary background like catering, hospitality or similar.
• Health & Nutrition related degree (e.g. Professionsbachelor), Clinical dietician, food science, etc.
• Willingness to learn, open-minded and IT-flair are important.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menus and recipes in line with client requirements and needs.
• Source new products with Procurement.
• Oversee production techniques, including preparation and cooking processes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Supervise production across units and implement corrective actions.
• Share expertise and provide training for kitchen staff.
• Lead and coordinate teams for recipe preparation and production.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and participate in presentations.

Skills

English

Danish

IT flair

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Chef or culinary background (catering/hospitality)

Health & Nutrition related degree (e.g. Professionsbachelor, dietician, food science)

Job description

Newrest is seeking a motivated Graduate - Executive Chef for a one-year program in Denmark/Sweden. You will develop menus, source products with Procurement, and oversee cooking processes while ensuring safety and hygiene standards.

You’ll lead teams, train staff, and maintain client relationships, with IT flair and strong organizational skills. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with the Commercial Team, and participation in client presentations.