Lead Sous Chef — Craft-Focused, High-Energy Kitchen

Mad & Kaffe Vesterbro ApS; København; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Mad & Kaffe Vesterbro ApS in København is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen and help lead our team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high culinary standards, deliver exceptional food experiences daily, and strengthen our kitchen culture with leadership and dedication.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure consistency across dishes, manage orders and stock, plan prep, and motivate and develop junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leadership role in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads by example.
• Strong sense of quality, structure, and attention to detail.
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and service.
• Maintain consistency and quality in every dish.
• Order and manage stock.
• Plan preparation and organize the kitchen.
• Lead and motivate the team during service.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Support a structured, positive, professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Decision making

Organizational skills

Coaching

Attention to detail

Reliability

Work under pressure

Job description

Mad & Kaffe Vesterbro ApS in København is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen and help lead our team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high culinary standards, deliver exceptional food experiences daily, and strengthen our kitchen culture with leadership and dedication.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure consistency across dishes, manage orders and stock, plan prep, and motivate and develop junior staff.