Head Chef @ Villa Copenhagen

Nordic Hotels & Resorts; Københavns Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program with health insurance

4 free hotel night stays per year

25% discount on food & beverages

Staff discounts and friends & family率

Sweet deals on experiences, travels, &

Job summary

Villa Copenhagen is seeking an Experienced Head Chef to lead our main upstairs kitchen and oversee daily restaurant operations across RUG Kitchen & Bakery, Courtyard Bar, In-Room Dining and Pool Bar & Terrace. You will manage 16 colleagues and work closely with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B.

You should be a trained chef with 8+ years in a 5-star/hotel, proven team leadership, strong planning and cost-control skills, and fluency in English. International experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Trained Chef with 8+ years of experience in a 5-star hotel and/or high-end kitchen.
• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team, ideally as Head Chef or Senior Sous.
• Strong planning and administrative skills, including 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.
• Knowledge of the Copenhagen culinary scene; international experience is a plus.

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

Team leadership

Cost control

Menu design

Food safety

English fluency

Job description

Want to be a part of a fantastic adventure?

Villa Copenhagen is a social scene in Copenhagen allowing the past, present and future to come together in an inspiring, playful and authentic ambiance.

We live by our values - Contrast - Playful - Local. These values form our daily lives at Villa Copenhagen as well as guide us towards our vision of being the best hotel FOR the world.

We Are Looking For An Experienced Head Chef To Lead Our Main Upstairs Kitchen And Oversee The Daily Restaurant Operations Across The Following Outlets

• RUG Kitchen & RUG Bakery
• Courtyard Bar
• In-Room Dining
• Pool Bar & Terrace (Summer season)

You will take responsibility for the daily operation, the team’s development and the administrative work that keeps a busy kitchen running smoothly. You will lead a team of 16 colleagues and work closely with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B.

Skills & Qualifications Needed

• Trained Chef with 8+ years of experience working in a 5-star hotel and/or high-end, fast-paced à la carte kitchen.
• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team, ideally in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role.
• 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.
• Responsible, positive, and approachable leadership style, with deep respect for colleagues, ingredients, and the environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Copenhagen culinary scene, with international experience considered a distinct advantage.

You identify with the following

You thrive in a high pressure and dynamic environment ensuring a consistently high level of productivity and operational standards paying particular attention to details. You are a true team player, approachable and have a can-do attitude. You are a Cosmopolitan spirit with a genuine love for Copenhagen and Mother Earth.

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.

What We Can Offer (amongst Other Things)

• Pension program with health insurance
• 4 free hotel night stays per year within the Strawberry chain (contract higher than 20%)
• 25% discount on food & beverages at all our restaurants & bars
• Staff discounts and friends & family rates at our 200+ hotels
• Sweet deals on experiences, travels, retail and lots more!
• The opportunity to grow and develop in an inspiring environment
• Together with a team of dedicated and passionate people, you have the chance to put your very personal imprint and create a Villa Copenhagen that you - and we - are proud to be part of. A preferred place to work. We come from very different backgrounds and we love how that diversity positively influences our work

Are we the perfect match?

The position is a full-time position, reporting to the Executive Chef.