CHEF 100% \"Vikariat\"

Strawberryhotels; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 469,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Strawberry is seeking a Chef for Quality Expo Hotel in Oslo to create delightful dining experiences for guests and conference attendees. You will prepare lunches, breakfasts, dinners and special menus for events as part of the Food & Beverage team.

The role requires passion for food, strong planning and leadership, with the ability to work days, evenings and weekends. This is a fixed-term position from September 2026 to December 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for food with outstanding planning and leadership
• Previous experience in hotel restaurant is a plus
• Vikariat from September 2026 to December 2026

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunches, breakfasts, dinners and party menus in line with values
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations
• Work across days, evenings and weekends

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Job description

At Quality Expo Hotel™ every day is different - which is great! One minute you're serving food to a regular guest on a business trip, the next you're preparing a meal for the winning hockey team with their gold medals. We are seeking a Chef who, alongside the Food & Beverage team, will create a delicious dining experience for all our hotel and conference guests.

One of the greatest pleasures of staying at our hotels is indulging in fantastic food. Every bite should not only be full of flavor but also served with genuine warmth and a smile. However, crafting an exceptional dining experience involves many steps before a meal reaches the guest's table.

Do you have a passion for food, paired with outstanding planning and leadership skills? If so, keep reading!

Curious to know more about the role?

• The role involves preparing lunches, breakfast, dinners and party menus in keeping with our values.
• Full compliance with regulations related to the environment, health and safety will also be your top priority!
• The position involves working days, evenings and weekends.
• Vikariat position from September 2026 til December 2026

Does this sound like you?

• You love cooking and creating a lovely dining experience for guests.
• You have a positive energy and drive that inspires others.
• You enjoy being creative whilst paying attention to details and aiming to reduce food waste.
• You enjoy a dynamic working environment and can handle just about anything the day throws at you.
• You have a knack for finding the best path to follow.
• You enjoy being part of a team, with an approachable and supportive manner.
• Previous experience in a restaurant in the hotel sector is a plus.

Why choose Quality Hotel™ & Strawberry?

• An active and dynamic working environment where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities for career development and growth within the Strawberry group.
• Staff discounts and friends & family rates at our 200+ hotels.
• Sweet deals on experiences, travels, retail and lots more!

About Strawberry

Strawberry is no ordinary hospitality company – we are a rebel with a warm and welcoming heart. Strawberry is a gateway to a world of more than 240 hotels, 120 restaurants and 20 spas, where we offer a wealth of memorable experiences. Our core values at Strawberry are energy, courage and enthusiasm. Our team of 20,000 talented employees, from more than 166 countries, is the foundation of our strength.

Help shape memorable moments for our guests!

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

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

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

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

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.

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