Head Chef - Lead Creative Seasonal Kitchen & Team

Nordic Hotels & Resorts; Københavns Kommune; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative playground

Shape dynamic hotel brand

Unique daily variety

Four free nights per year

Staff discounts across chain

Job summary

Nordic Hotels & Resorts invites a passionate Head Chef to lead and shape the culinary identity at Hobo Copenhagen. You will work hands-on, mentor a kitchen team, and drive menu development while balancing food cost targets.

This role sits on-site, demanding energy during peak evenings and weekends and close collaboration with F&B leadership. You will champion a cohesive kitchen culture, maintain food safety, and build a standout reputation for the new Copenhagen concept within our lifestyle

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary training and proven experience leading a professional kitchen team.
• Seasonal menu development and modern dining concept experience.
• Experience with staff scheduling, purchasing, stock management, and food cost control.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen hygiene systems (e‑smiley).
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• People-focused leader with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen service with a hands-on presence, ensuring high culinary standards.
• Create and update seasonal menus, aligning with the brand identity.
• Onboard, train, and coach kitchen colleagues and stewarding staff.
• Oversee staff scheduling, ordering, stock rotation, and food cost controls.
• Maintain food safety and allergen standards while supporting sustainability practices.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure smooth preparation, timing, and service flow.

Skills

Leading kitchen team

Menu development

Food cost control

Food safety & allergens

Fluent English

Team mentoring

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen management tools

Digital scheduling tools

Job description

Nordic Hotels & Resorts invites a passionate Head Chef to lead and shape the culinary identity at Hobo Copenhagen. You will work hands-on, mentor a kitchen team, and drive menu development while balancing food cost targets.

This role sits on-site, demanding energy during peak evenings and weekends and close collaboration with F&B leadership. You will champion a cohesive kitchen culture, maintain food safety, and build a standout reputation for the new Copenhagen concept within our lifestyle