Assistant Kitchen Manager – EGON Bodø

Paul Vaca Meneses; Bodø; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

EGON Bodø is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, partner with the Kitchen Manager and leadership team, and ensure high standards. This is an operational leadership role with scope for growth into Kitchen Manager.

You will train staff, plan shifts, monitor food quality, HACCP compliance, and support budgets while maintaining EGON's renowned service level. English communication is required; Norwegian is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from a busy à la carte kitchen.
• Able to lead a team in a fast-paced environment with initiative.
• Strong focus on quality, efficiency and cost control.
• Communicates well in English; Norwegian is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and production.
• Maintain consistent food quality and EGON standards.
• Follow HACCP procedures and food safety requirements.
• Train onboarding and support kitchen staff.
• Assist with staff scheduling and shift planning.
• Monitor orders, stock levels and inventory.
• Support the Kitchen Manager with routines and leadership.
• Foster cooperation between kitchen and front-of-house.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Quality control

Food safety

Job description

EGON is a well-established and highly successful restaurant concept with locations across Norway. We are currently recruiting an Assistant Kitchen Manager for EGON Restaurant in Bodø – a role for someone who enjoys a busy kitchen, takes ownership and wants to develop further as a leader.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional who is ready to take on more responsibility and become an important part of the restaurant’s management team. For someone with the right attitude and ambitions, the position also offers excellent possibilities for further growth within EGON.

The Position

As Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will work closely with the Kitchen Manager and play an important role in ensuring that the kitchen runs efficiently every day. You will also cooperate with the General Manager and the rest of the leadership team to maintain strong standards across the restaurant.

This is an operational leadership position, meaning you will spend much of your time working alongside the kitchen team while also taking responsibility for routines, planning, training and follow‑up. You will gain valuable experience with EGON’s operational systems and leadership structure. Candidates who perform well and demonstrate leadership potential can have opportunities to progress into a Kitchen Manager position in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking an active role in the daily operation and production of the kitchen
• Maintaining consistent food quality and EGON standards
• Following up IK‑MAT / HACCP procedures and food safety requirements
• Training, onboarding and supporting kitchen employees
• Assisting with staff schedules and shift planning
• Following up orders, stock levels and inventory
• Supporting the Kitchen Manager with routines, organization and day‑to‑day leadership
• Helping create strong cooperation between the kitchen and front‑of‑house teams

About You

We are looking for someone who takes initiative and enjoys responsibility. You stay focused when the pace is high and contribute positively to the people around you. Ideally, you:

• Have relevant experience from a busy à la carte kitchen
• Are independent, practical and solution-oriented
• Take pride in delivering consistently good food
• Have a strong work ethic and a professional attitude
• Enjoy working in a structured and organized environment
• Understand the importance of quality, efficiency and financial performance
• Are interested in developing your leadership skills
• Communicate confidently in English; Norwegian is an advantage
• Have a connection to Bodø or the surrounding region, although this is not a requirement

What EGON Offers

You will become part of a professional restaurant organization with established systems, clear expectations and strong operational support. EGON offers competitive salary conditions, as well as an attractive bonus scheme for employees in leadership positions. You will also have opportunities for professional development and internal career progression.

EGON is known for developing leaders internally, and employees who deliver strong results, take responsibility and demonstrate ambition can be given the opportunity to move into larger leadership roles.

For someone looking to build a long‑term career in restaurant management, the Assistant Kitchen Manager position in Bodø can be an excellent next step.