Sous Chef (Based in Kolding, Denmark)

Ecojob; Kolding; On-site; DKK 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecojob's restaurant in Kolding, Denmark, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dishes daily.

You will plan menus with the Head Chef, oversee kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and train staff while maintaining hygiene standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Fluent English required; Danish is a plus.

Join a team that values collaboration, precision, and fresh local ingredients, with opportunities to lead shifts and influence concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef to plan and create menus that reflect our restaurants concept and standards.
• Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure consistency and high standards are met.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff members to ensure they follow proper procedures and maintain a clean working environment.
• Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Assist with hiring and scheduling of kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking techniques

English language

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join our team at our restaurant located in the beautiful city of Kolding Denmark As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations ensuring the highest quality of food is prepared and presented to our guests

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef to plan and create menus that reflect our restaurants concept and standards
• Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations including food preparation cooking and plating
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure consistency and high standards are met
• Train and supervise kitchen staff members to ensure they follow proper procedures and maintain a clean working environment
• Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Assist with hiring and scheduling of kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with all health safety and sanitation regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume restaurant setting
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of different cooking techniques and cuisines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train kitchen staff
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Fluent in English Danish language skills are a plus

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with a salary of 1600$ per month The working hours may vary depending on business needs including weekends evenings and holidays Our restaurant offers a positive work environment where teamwork is highly valued

If you have a passion for creating delicious dishes using fresh local ingredients while leading a team of talented chefs then we would love to hear from you