Head Chef

Ennismore; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on us during your shift

Free night at The Hoxton and a meal on

Development and training opportunities

Volunteer time with partner charities

Discounts across The Hoxton and Ennism

Job summary

The Hoxton Oslo, part of the Ennismore family, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen in our new Oslo location. You will oversee a large team, shape menus with a focus on freshness and provenance, and drive cost efficiency while preserving the brand’s signature quality.

You’ll inspire guests with creative, high-impact dishes and mentor staff to deliver exceptional hospitality, all within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values teamwork and fun.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role in a bustling environment.
• Proven track record leading large kitchen teams across multiple outlets.
• Creativity while upholding brand standards through dishes on the menu.
• Managerial skills to achieve budgeted KPIs in labour and COS%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team in Oslo.
• Drive innovation and lead menu development.
• Control costs across labour and COS while maintaining quality.
• Lead by example, empower and support your team to deliver top Hoxton experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team development

Creativity

Budgeting KPIs

Communication

Job description

The Hoxtonis gearing up for another milestone moment as it prepares to open its very first hotel in Scandinavia in Norwegian capital of Oslo. Known as one of the greenest cities in the world, Oslo balances access to pristine nature with parks, Fjords and Forests with a rich cultural heritage in art, modern architecture and maritime history.

We’ll be calling the New Government Quarterour home but first we need to pull together a team to help us bring the Hox to a brand new market. The Hoxton, Oslo will be home to 144 bedrooms of varying sizes, three unique restaurant and bar concepts including an all-day dining destination, a speciality restaurant and a cocktail bar. It will also feature The Apartment, The Hoxton’s signature meetings & events concept space.

We are looking for a Head Chefto join our team at The Hoxton,Oslo.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team in one of the most exciting restaurants in Oslo.
• Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development.
• Have a firm grip on the costs of the restaurant kitchen, from labour through to always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams across multiple outlets and kitchens.
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
• Managerial skills to achieve budgeted KPI’s in labour and COS%.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Plenty of opportunity for development.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.