Sous Chef for Mad & Kaffe Aarhus

Gastrojob ApS; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new kitchen and team

Trust, responsibility and room to make

Fresh ingredients and craftsmanship

Dynamic working environment

Professional and personal development

Supportive and social team culture

Flexible scheduling

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mad & Kaffe Aarhus is opening its first café in Aarhus, and we are seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to help build the kitchen from day one. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth service and high culinary standards.

As Sous Chef, you will lead daily operations, manage stock, and contribute to shaping the guest experience and kitchen culture. This is a unique opportunity to join the opening team and grow with a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leadership role within a professional kitchen.
• Capable of making decisions and working independently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, busy kitchen and stays calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily kitchen operations and service
• Maintaining consistency and quality in every dish
• Ordering and stock management
• Planning preparation and organizing the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the team during service

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Flexibility

Job description

Sous Chef for Mad & Kaffe Aarhus

This October, Mad & Kaffe is opening its first café in Aarhus, and we’re looking for an ambitious and passionate Sous Chef to help build our kitchen from day one.

This is more than just another kitchen job. It’s an opportunity to become part of the opening team, shape the daily operations, and help create the culture, standards, and guest experience that will define Mad & Kaffe Aarhus from the very beginning.

At Mad & Kaffe, we believe great food starts with great craftsmanship. We work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, prepare everything in-house, and take pride in serving food of consistently high quality in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is everything.

About the role

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and play a key role in the daily operation of the kitchen. You’ll help ensure smooth service, maintain high culinary standards, and support the development of a strong and motivated kitchen team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading daily kitchen operations and service
• Maintaining consistency and quality in every dish
• Ordering and stock management
• Planning preparation and organizing the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the team during service

  About you

  You’re passionate about food, leadership, and teamwork. You enjoy taking responsibility, thrive in a busy kitchen, and stay calm and focused when the pace is high.

  We imagine that you:

  • Have experience in a similar leadership role within a professional kitchen
  • Are confident making decisions and working independently
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Lead by example and inspire those around you
  • Have a strong sense of quality, structure, and attention to detail
  • Are flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Bring positive energy, commitment, and reliability to the team

  What we offer

  • The opportunity to help build a brand-new kitchen and team
  • A workplace with trust, responsibility, and room to make an impact
  • A kitchen focused on fresh ingredients, quality, and craftsmanship
  • A dynamic working environment where no two days are the same
  • Professional and personal development opportunities within a growing company
  • A supportive and social team culture
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Staff benefits at all Mad & Kaffe cafés