Chef De Partie / Commis

Nordichotels; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 580,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Nord, Trondheim's first boutique hotel, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to shape the culinary heart of the property. You will work closely with the Culinary Head Chef and sous-chef to execute the brand's concept across all food services.

You lead shifts, uphold high quality, mentor staff, and contribute to cost control, sustainability, and guest experience. We value craft, local produce, and genuine teamwork.

Qualifications

• Solid culinary experience and a clear professional standpoint.
• Experience from ambitious restaurants, hotels or similar concepts.
• Value craft, produce and care over trends and speed.
• Lead with trust, clarity and respect.
• Understand the kitchen as part of a larger operation and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Head Chef and souschef in executing Villa Nord's culinary concept in line with the brand.
• Prepare and deliver seasonal, produce-led menus with storytelling at their core.
• Lead the kitchen shifts day-to-day with clarity, care and professional rigour.
• Maintain consistently high quality across all service periods - from morning through evening.
• Assist with staff development, training and building a strong kitchen culture.
• Contribute to structured operations including cost control, sustainability practices and food safety.
• Be an active participant in positioning Villa Nord as a destination for genuine food experiences.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Team collaboration

Sustainability mindset

Job description

In 1837, Hôtel du Nord opened its doors as Trondheim's first hotel - a place where meals, conversations and hospitality stood at the centre. When Villa Nord opens at Dronningens gate 26 in 2026, we carry that story forward, with a clear eye on what comes next.

Villa Nord will be Trondheim's first boutique hotel, with 51 individually curated rooms, a restaurant, wine bar, café and intimate meeting spaces. The hotel is rooted in the city's history, yet designed for the modern traveller seeking stillness, quality and authentic experiences.

Villa Nord is not a traditional hotel. It is a place shaped by history, people and quiet precision.

Our gastronomy reflects the same: local produce. Seasonal menus. Precision without rigidity. Meals that invite guests to linger a little longer.

Villa Nord is owned by Villa Nord AS, wholly owned by Hoff Hotels AS (Realinvest AS).

We are now looking for a Sous Chef who will help shape the culinary heart of Villa Nord - with deep respect for the craft, the ingredients and the people gathered around the table.

This is a role for someone who understands that what matters most is not always the loudest thing in the room, but the thing that is remembered.

About the Role

As Chef de Partie, you work closely with the Culinary Head Chef and souschef to execute Villa Nord's culinary expression across all food services. You are a cornerstone of the kitchen: technically precise, calm under pressure and genuinely invested in the team around you. You help maintain the standard, support the culture and step into leadership naturally when called upon.

You will collaborate closely with the Culinary Head Chef and souschef, restaurant manager and head of bar to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience at every touchpoint.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Head Chef and souschef in executing Villa Nord's culinary concept in line with the brand
• Prepare and deliver seasonal, produce-led menus with storytelling at their core
• Lead the kitchen shifts day-to-day with clarity, care and professional rigour
• Maintain consistently high quality across all service periods - from morning through evening
• Assist with staff development, training and building a strong kitchen culture
• Contribute to structured operations including cost control, sustainability practices and food safety
• Be an active participant in positioning Villa Nord as a destination for genuine food experiences

We Are Looking for Someone Who

You have solid culinary experience and a clear professional standpoint. Equally important: you understand people.

We believe you:

• Have experience from ambitious restaurants, hotels or similar concepts
• Value craft, produce and care over trends and speed for speed's sake
• Lead with trust, clarity and respect
• Understand that the kitchen is part of a whole - not a closed room
• Thrive in building something over time and take ownership of both the details and the direction
• Have a genuine interest in sustainability, local producers and responsible operations

With us, you get to help shape something from the very beginning. Not a standardised concept - but a place with soul, room for expertise and genuine ambition.

With us, you will find:

• A key role in a unique boutique hotel with a distinct identity
• The opportunity to influence standard, culture and direction from day one
• A strong concept rooted in history, craftsmanship and human connection
• Close collaboration with engaged owners and an ambitious professional environment
• A working culture where quality always comes before quantity

Villa Nord is a place where leadership means seeing people, creating security and leaving room for the unexpected. If this resonates, we would love to hear from you.

We review applications on a rolling basis. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.

We look forward to receiving your application.