Chef, Grandgården mat & drikke

Kokk; Tønsberg; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Opening period

Strong team

Quality hospitality

Fresh ingredients

Potential renewal

Job summary

Grand Café Tønsberg in Tønsberg is seeking an experienced chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis for the opening period from 1 November to 19 December 2026. You will work with a varied menu featuring lunch dishes, tapas and European-inspired cuisine.

The role offers the chance to showcase culinary skills, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to a welcoming hospitality-driven kitchen environment with potential opportunities after the initial period.

Qualifications

• An experienced chef with a culinary qualification or solid professional kitchen experience.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and able to handle a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Working with a varied menu featuring lunch dishes, tapas and European-inspired cuisine.
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and efficient service.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy services and events.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, organisation and food safety standards.
• Contributing to a positive, professional and enjoyable kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Join the Kitchen Team at Grand Café Tønsberg – Full-Time Chef Wanted!

Be part of an exciting new chapter in the heart of Tønsberg!

Grandgården Mat og Vinhus is moving into beautiful new premises and opening Grand Café Tønsberg on 4 November! Located in a historic building in the city centre, the new restaurant will bring a European grand café atmosphere to life, with freshly prepared food, delicious tapas, great wines and warm hospitality.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef to join the kitchen team for a full-time assignment from 1 November to 19 December 2026.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a restaurant's exciting opening period, work alongside a dedicated team and showcase your culinary skills.

There may also be opportunities to continue after December for the right candidate!

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Working with a varied menu featuring lunch dishes, tapas and European-inspired cuisine.
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and efficient service.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy services and events.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, organisation and food safety standards.
• Contributing to a positive, professional and enjoyable kitchen environment.

Who We're Looking For

• An experienced chef with a culinary qualification or solid professional kitchen experience.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys cooking and takes pride in their work.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and able to handle a busy kitchen.
• A positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
• Available full-time throughout the assignment period.

What We Offer

• 100% full-time assignment from 1 November to 19 December 2026.
• Varied working hours. But kitchen closes at 21, so you are done by 21.30.
• An exciting opportunity to join the opening of Grand Café Tønsberg.
• A welcoming team with a strong focus on quality and hospitality.
• Varied kitchen work with fresh ingredients and a diverse menu.
• Competitive working conditions.
• Potential for continued employment after the initial period, depending on mutual interest and the restaurant's needs.

Position Details

• Location: Grand Café Tønsberg, Storgaten 24, Tønsberg
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• End date: 19 December 2026
• Position: Chef / Cook
• Workload: Full-time (100%)
• Employment: Temporary assignment through Staffers, with possible opportunities afterwards