Overordnet køkkenchef til Garden & Sazio

Restaurant Garden; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden & Sazio in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to take overall responsibility for the kitchens at our two independent restaurants. You will work in the kitchen, lead evening service, and elevate quality across both venues.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and a commitment to developing a cohesive team. Start date ASAP or by agreement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in professional restaurant kitchens.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and development of both kitchens.
• Active participation in production and evening service.
• Menu development and quality control.
• Leadership, training and development of kitchen staff.
• Staff planning and scheduling.
• Purchasing, stock control and kitchen finances.
• Food cost management and waste minimization.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Delegating tasks to key team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Active kitchen work

Staff development

Job description

Overordnet køkkenchef til Garden & Sazio
Vi søger en erfaren og hands-on køkkenchef, der får det overordnede ansvar for køkkenerne på vores to mindre, selvstændige restauranter, Garden og Sazio, i København.
Garden er vores franskinspirerede restaurant ved Kongens Have, mens Sazio er vores italienske restaurant på Vesterbro.
Vi leder efter en køkkenchef, der både er fagligt stærk i køkkenet og dygtig til at lede mennesker.
Det er vigtigt for os, at du selv er en aktiv del af den daglige drift. Du skal arbejde i køkkenet, køre aftenservice og gennem dit eget arbejde være med til at løfte kvaliteten og sætte standarden for teamet.
Stillingen indebærer aftenarbejde, og da restauranterne naturligt har mest travlt i weekenderne, forventer vi også en høj grad af tilstedeværelse her. Du skal være synlig i driften, tæt på medarbejderne og til stede, når der er mest brug for ledelse og faglig sparring.
Samtidig får du ansvar for to restauranter, så du skal kunne skabe struktur, delegere ansvar til dygtige medarbejdere og sikre, at begge køkkener fungerer godt, også når du ikke selv er til stede.

Executive Head Chef for Garden & Sazio
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to take overall responsibility for the kitchens at our two smaller, independent restaurants, Garden and Sazio, in Copenhagen.
Garden is our French-inspired restaurant by the King’s Garden, while Sazio is our Italian restaurant in Vesterbro.
We are looking for a Head Chef who is both highly skilled in the kitchen and confident in leading people.
It is important to us that you are an active part of the daily operation. You will work in the kitchen, run evening service and, through your own work, help raise the quality and set the standard for the team.
The role includes evening work, and as our restaurants are naturally busiest at weekends, we also expect a high level of presence during these periods. You should be visible in the operation, close to the team and present when leadership and professional guidance are needed most.
At the same time, you will be responsible for two restaurants, so you must be able to create structure, delegate responsibility to strong team members and ensure that both kitchens run well – also when you are not personally present.

Dine vigtigste ansvarsområder

• Daglig ledelse og udvikling af begge køkkener
• Aktiv deltagelse i produktion og aftenservice
• Menuudvikling og kvalitetssikring
• Ledelse, oplæring og udvikling af medarbejdere
• Vagtplanlægning og bemanding
• Indkøb, lagerstyring og køkkenøkonomi
• Food cost, råvareforbrug og minimering af spild
• Struktur, egenkontrol og fødevaresikkerhed
• Delegering af ansvar og opgaver til nøglemedarbejdere

Vi leder efter dig, der

• Har solid erfaring fra restaurantkøkkener og gerne fra en ledende rolle
• Er en stærk kok og stadig ønsker at arbejde aktivt i køkkenet
• Er en tydelig, stabil og motiverende leder
• Kan bevare ro, overblik og handlekraft i travle og pressede situationer
• Kan skabe struktur og følge op
• Er god til at delegere og udvikle medarbejdere
• Har forståelse for køkkenøkonomi og drift
• Har høje krav til kvalitet
• Har lyst til at tage et langsigtet ansvar for udviklingen af Garden og Sazio

Your main responsibilities

• Daily management and development of both kitchens
• Active participation in preparation and evening service
• Menu development and quality control
• Leadership, training and development of kitchen staff
• Staff planning and scheduling
• Purchasing, stock control and kitchen finances
• Food cost, use of ingredients and reduction of waste
• Structure, food safety and hygiene procedures
• Delegating responsibility and tasks to key team members

We are looking for someone who

• Has solid experience from professional restaurant kitchens, preferably in a leadership role
• Is a strong chef and still wants to work actively in the kitchen
• Is a clear, stable and motivating leader
• Can remain calm, focused and decisive in busy and high-pressure situations
• Can create structure and follow through
• Is good at delegating and developing employees
• Understands kitchen finances and day-to-day operations
• Has high standards for quality
• Wants to take long-term responsibility for the development of Garden and Sazio

We offer a central role with a high level of responsibility, close collaboration with the owners and the opportunity to make a clear professional impact on both restaurants.

Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.