Head Chef

Restaurangbasta; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Shared accommodation

International opportunities

Job summary

Basta Oslo is opening a flagship kitchen and inviting a proven Head Chef to take full ownership of the culinary operation. You will build and lead the kitchen brigade, shaping the culture, standards and consistency from day one, in collaboration with the Culinary Director.

Join a hospitality group renowned for Italian-inspired cuisine, with opportunities to grow across brands and regions. This is a hands-on leadership role demanding energy, passion and a eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality-led restaurant.
• Experience leading a new opening or flagship project.
• Passion for Italian cuisine and knowledge of ingredients and technique.
• Strong leadership under pressure.
• Commercial awareness: food cost, labour, waste, GP.
• Hands-on, standards-driven and consistent.
• Willingness to relocate or work in Oslo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a high-performing kitchen brigade from the ground up.
• Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation and consistency at every service.
• Own kitchen operations: labour planning, food cost management, GP targets and ordering.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Drive a training and development culture within your team.
• Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Represent the Basta brand and culinary vision with passion and precision.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Quality control

Job description

Dream Big - Join Basta New Opening in Oslo!

About Basta

Basta is more than a restaurant—it's a place where people connect. Inspired by the warmth and spirit of Italy, we bring together great food, genuine hospitality and passionate teams to create memorable experiences for every guest. Whether you're in the kitchen or on the floor, you'll be part of a team that brings energy, personality and pride to everything it does.

Part of Urban Italian Group

Urban Italian Group is one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups, bringing together distinctive restaurant brands, passionate people and memorable guest experiences. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for those who want to build their careers with us.

The role

As Head Chef at Basta Oslo, you will take full ownership of the kitchen — from building your brigade and setting the culture, to delivering the food quality and consistency that Basta is known for. Working alongside the Culinary Director, you’ll shape the kitchen, own the numbers and set the standard from day one. This is a rare opportunity to put your stamp on a flagship new opening in our first opening in Norway!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, build and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade from the ground up.
• Maintain and champion outstanding food quality, presentation and consistency at every service.
• Own kitchen operations: labour planning, food cost management, GP targets and ordering.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Drive a training and development culture within your team, nurturing the next generation of talent.
• Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Represent the Basta brand and culinary vision with passion and precision.

You’ll thrive in this role if you

• Have proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality-led restaurant environment.
• Have ideally been part of, or led, a new opening before.
• Have a genuine passion for Italian cuisine and a deep understanding of quality ingredients and technique.
• Are an experienced leader who brings the best out of people—especially under pressure.
• Have strong commercial awareness: food cost, labour, waste and GP are not just numbers to you.
• Are hands‑on, standards-driven and committed to consistency every single service.
• Are excited by the prospect of making your mark in a new city.

Our culture and values

We believe we work with people, not food. Guided by our values of Trust, Inclusion, Passion and Entrepreneurship, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to grow.

What do we offer?

• Be part of one of Europe’s fastest-growing hospitality groups.
• Build your career across multiple brands and countries.
• Work alongside talented people who genuinely love hospitality.
• International career opportunities.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Shared accommodation (where applicable).
• Friends for life.

Sound like your kind of place?

If you are excited by joining us, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, personality and passion for Italian food to Basta Oslo.

Urban Italian Group is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the selection process, please tell our Talent Acquisition Team.