Lave Dansk Mad / Head Chef (Køkkenchef)

Sbs Mad ApS; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 405,000 - 495,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Growth opportunities

Sustainable gastronomy focus

Job summary

Sbs Mad ApS is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and bar team of 7–10 people. You will oversee daily operations and shape how the kitchen runs while mentoring colleagues in a collaborative, professional environment.

This full-time, permanent position offers a fixed guaranteed gross monthly salary of at least DKK 37,500, with potential performance bonus and paid holidays in accordance with the Danish Holiday Act. Weekend shifts and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef or kitchen leader with people management.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and stock management skills.
• Knowledge of Danish food hygiene and safety regulations (HACCP).
• Fluent English; Danish language skills are an advantage.
• Able to work full-time including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen and bar team (7–10 employees).
• Plan and organize staff schedules, including weekend shifts.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene and food safety standards are met.
• Oversee waste management and food waste reduction.
• Manage kitchen finances, including budgeting, cost control and stock.
• Support development and training of kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with company management and other chefs in the chain.
• Contribute to improvements in kitchen performance.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety (HACCP)

English communication

Danish language (adv)

Job description

Job Vacancy Announcement — Jobnet / EURES

Employer: Sbs Mad ApS / Cafe' Nims ApS

CVR Number: 46 31 11 75

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (37-40hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible.

About the Position

Cafe' Nims is looking for an experienced and dedicated Head Chef (Køkkenchef) to lead and develop our kitchen team. In this role, you will take responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen and for a kitchen and bar team of 7–10 employees, working together to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

This is a position with real influence: you will help shape how the kitchen runs, mentor your colleagues, and contribute to building a strong, professional, and enjoyable workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership and management of the kitchen and bar team (7–10 employees)
• Planning and organizing staff schedules, including weekend shifts
• Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and food safety standards are consistently met
• Overseeing waste management, including food waste reduction and correct disposal procedures
• Managing kitchen finances, including budgeting, cost control, and stock/inventory management
• Supporting the development and training of kitchen staff
• Collaborating with company management and other chefs in the chain through regular meetings and courses
• Contributing to results-driven improvements in the kitchen's performance

Basic Requirements

• Proven experience as a chef, sous chef, or kitchen leader
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written); Danish is an advantage
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and stock/inventory management
• Knowledge of Danish food hygiene and safety regulations (e.g., HACCP / Fødevarestyrelsen principles)
• Ability to work flexible hours within a full-time schedule, including weekends and split shifts
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills

Working Conditions & Salary

Working hours: Full-time, 37-40 hours per week

Weekly days off: Guaranteed and respected — a core commitment of the employer

Shift structure: Two-part (split) shifts on weekends where applicable to avoid excessively long single shifts

Weekends off: A full weekend off can be expected approximately every 3rd weekend

Salary: Fixed guaranteed gross monthly salary according to qualifications (minimum DKK 37,500.00/month / DKK 450,000.00/year in full compliance with Danish standards), plus the possibility of an additional performance bonus scheme on top of the fixed base salary, and paid holiday in accordance with the Danish Holiday Act (Ferieloven)

Benefits: A wide range of employee benefits

What We Offer

• A position with genuine influence and shared responsibility for results
• A good, informal working environment — professional, but with room to have fun and support one another
• Opportunities for personal development as a leader
• Regular communication and development opportunities with other chefs across the chain (meetings, courses, and training)
• Passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive team culture
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth
• The chance to be part of a company actively working toward sustainable gastronomy

Candidate Profile

• Has proven experience as a chef or kitchen leader, ideally with staff and operational management experience
• Wants to succeed as part of a team, not just run a kitchen
• Values knowledge-sharing, mutual support, and collaborative problem-solving
• Is professional, reliable, and committed to high standards, while enjoying a good working atmosphere
• Communicates well in English and is comfortable interacting with a diverse team
• Believes that the choices made in the kitchen today can contribute to a better tomorrow ('Every Meal Matters')