Souschef

Strawberryhotels; København; Hybrid; DKK 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

4 annual stays at Strawberry hotels

Wellness allowance

Pension plans

Job summary

Admiral Hotel in Copenhagen is seeking a Souschef who can lead as the front figure in the kitchen. You will drive daily kitchen operations, set high standards for quality and teamwork, and take responsibility for both food and the team.

You will work across the restaurant aye aye, terrace, room service, and banquets, reporting to the Head Chef and shaping menus and work structures with a strong emphasis on craft and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Trained chef with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong organization, planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and drive quality, precision, and teamwork.
• Report to Head Chef and influence menus and work structures.
• Oversee service across restaurant, terrace, room service and banquets.

Skills

Leadership

Structured thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Classical gastronomy

Job description

Admiral Hotel is looking for a Souschef who is ready to step forward as a leader and front figure in the kitchen. You value classical craftsmanship, thrive on creating structure, and enjoy taking responsibility—not only for the food but also for the team behind it. As Souschef at aye aye, you’ll be the driving force in the daily kitchen operations, setting the standard for quality, precision, and teamwork.

aye aye – part of Admiral Hotel

aye aye is Admiral Hotel’s restaurant – a modern interpretation of classic gastronomy with a focus on flavor, precision, and craftsmanship. We combine the intense flavors of the Mediterranean with Nordic simplicity, working with pure ingredients that are transformed into simple yet delicious dishes.

As our new Souschef, you will become a key part of a well-established kitchen management team. You will report directly to the Head Chef and have significant influence on our menus, work structures, and the daily working environment.

You will work across the entire culinary operation – from our restaurant aye aye and the terrace to room service and large banquets.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are a trained chef with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Are structured and quick to act in situations that require immediate solutions. In other words—you can plan, stay organized, and ensure the kitchen is always ready for service.
• Have strong communication skills, ensuring handovers, orders, and teamwork are always clear and precise.
• Understand and agree that a good working environment is the foundation for great food.
• Take professional pride in your work—you care about quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail in every dish.
• Master classical techniques and are confident with sauces, stocks, pasta, fish and meat butchery, bread baking, as well as ice cream and dessert preparation.

What we offer

Full-time position with a fixed schedule (normally with every other weekend off)

Fair working conditions under a collective agreement.

A team of food enthusiasts who love their craft.

A workplace with a strong sense of community. There’s room for laughter and plenty of opportunities to be social with colleagues through our many staff events.

Great employee discounts and 4 annual stays at Strawberry hotels across the Nordics.

Admiral is situated in the heart of Copenhagen, where the sea meets the city, and where Copenhagen meets the world. Housed in a historic 18th-century warehouse along the scenic harbor, Admiral blends modern elegance with rich history creating authentic warmth. At Admiral, we strive for ambitious excellencein everything we do – from the smallest details to the most memorable guest experiences and with a culture rooted in attentive hospitality, we create a sense of home, where every interaction is infused with genuine care and a passion for service.

Admiral is more than a place to stay in Copenhagen. It’s a place to be.

What’s in it for you?

As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

Job security for peace of mind

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Room to grow

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Explore more

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more.

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil. We promote equal rights above all and are proud sponsors of Pride. Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age - our doors are always open.

All over the Nordics & Baltics

Be it a vibrant city, a tranquil island or a charming little town in the mountains, you’ll probably find one of our hotels there.