Inflight Kitchen Lead: High-Impact Head Chef, Copenhagen

Newrest; Dragør; On-site; DKK 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest Denmark is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our inflight catering kitchen in Copenhagen. You will own daily production, ensure quality, safety, and airline schedule adherence while steering a diverse team across 28 nationalities.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires strong leadership and culinary excellence to deliver consistent, top-tier meals. You will optimize operations, manage costs, and contribute to menu design with a focus on fresh, seasonal

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education
• At least 5 years as Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-volume catering/hotel/large-scale production
• Experience leading diverse on-site teams (28 nationalities)
• Strong command of HACCP and quality assurance processes
• Fluent English communication; solid MS Office and ERP knowledge
• Residence in Denmark or Sweden within commuting distance of Copenhagen Airport; clean record for security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end daily kitchen production to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with HACCP and airline SLAs
• Inspire, mentor and manage a diverse culinary and production team; handle shift/holiday planning and performance follow-ups
• Optimize workflows, control food waste and costs, and allocate resources for fluctuating flight schedules without compromising quality
• Collaborate with Head of Menu Design to develop cyclical menus reflecting fresh, seasonal Scandinavian flavors

Skills

Culinary leadership

People management

Operational QA

English communication

ERP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

Newrest Denmark is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our inflight catering kitchen in Copenhagen. You will own daily production, ensure quality, safety, and airline schedule adherence while steering a diverse team across 28 nationalities.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires strong leadership and culinary excellence to deliver consistent, top-tier meals. You will optimize operations, manage costs, and contribute to menu design with a focus on fresh, seasonal