Sous chef for the kitchen in Aarhus

Mad & Kaffe; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new kitchen and team

Trust and responsibility

Fresh ingredients and craftsmanship

Dynamic working environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Flexible scheduling

Staff benefits at cafés

Job summary

Mad & Kaffe Aarhus is opening its first café and seeks an ambitious Sous Chef to help build the kitchen from day one. You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive daily operations, uphold high culinary standards, and shape the guest experience from the very start.

You will lead service, mentor the kitchen team, manage prep and stock, and instill a culture of craftsmanship. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leadership role within a professional kitchen.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example with a focus on quality and structure.

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, motivate and develop the team during service.
• Support, coach and develop junior members.
• Foster a positive, structured kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality

Team motivation

Independent decisions

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

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

• Supporting, coaching, and developing junior team members

• Helping create a positive, structured, and professional kitchen culture

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

Joining Mad & Kaffe Aarhus means becoming part of something new from the very beginning.

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