Chef de Partie: Lead with Craft, Seasonality & Precision

Strawberry AS; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Nord will be Trondheim's first boutique hotel, featuring 51 rooms, a restaurant, wine bar, café and intimate meeting spaces. We are seeking a Sous Chef to shape the culinary heart of Villa Nord, collaborating with the Culinary Head Chef and sous-chef to deliver the brand's culinary expression across all services.

You will lead with technical precision, mentor the team, and maintain high standards from morning to evening while embracing sustainability and local producers.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in ambitious restaurants or hotels.
• Value craft, produce and care over trends and speed.
• Leads with trust, clarity and respect.
• Understands kitchen is part of the whole operation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary expertise

Sustainability

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Villa Nord will be Trondheim's first boutique hotel, featuring 51 rooms, a restaurant, wine bar, café and intimate meeting spaces. We are seeking a Sous Chef to shape the culinary heart of Villa Nord, collaborating with the Culinary Head Chef and sous-chef to deliver the brand's culinary expression across all services.

You will lead with technical precision, mentor the team, and maintain high standards from morning to evening while embracing sustainability and local producers.