Sous Chef

BrightPath Engineering; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Dynamic work environment

Work visa sponsorship

Job summary

BrightPath Engineering in Roskilde is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and menu execution.

You will lead a team in a fast-paced, fine dining environment, ensuring top-quality dishes, inventory control, and cross-department collaboration to elevate guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar in fine dining.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication in English; Danish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with menu planning and new dishes.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff for productivity and quality.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency and presentation.
• Monitor inventory, orders, and food costs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness per health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Danish proficiency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

We are in search of a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at a high-end restaurant in Roskilde. As the Sous Chef you will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and developing new dishes
• Supervise and train kitchen staff ensuring high levels of productivity and quality
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistency and presentation standards
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies and control food costs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen according to health and safety standards
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction
• Continuously strive for excellence by staying updated on industry trends, techniques and ingredients

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a fine dining establishment
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English; Danish proficiency is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Salary

1300$ per month negotiable based on experience

We offer

• A competitive salary package
• Opportunities for career growth within our expanding company
• A dynamic work environment with a supportive team
• Work visa sponsorship for non‑EU applicants

If you are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and have what it takes to be an integral part of our team we would love to hear from you