Head Chef at Clarion Hotel The Edge

Strawberryhotels; Tromsø; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on stays and dining

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Clarion Hotel The Edge in Tromsø is seeking a Hands-on Head Chef to own the kitchen, craft menus with premium Arctic ingredients, and confidently present concepts to event guests. You’ll lead the culinary philosophy alongside the Executive Chef, focusing on craft, flavor, and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities include developing à la carte and banquet menus, presenting dishes at major events, and driving sustainability in the kitchen with local partners.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled, uncompromising chef with a trade certificate and solid experience in banquet and/or à la carte service.
• Sustainability-minded, innovative, and passionate about local produce and Arctic flavor profiles.
• Comfortable communicating and presenting food concepts to large groups when required.
• Willing to step up to lead the team when the Executive Chef is away.

Responsibilities

• Craft menus with local identity for à la carte and banquet services.
• Present the food and stories behind the dishes at major events.
• Deliver high-quality service under pressure during evening shifts.
• Drive sustainability through short-traveled ingredients and strong local supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and lead when requested.

Skills

Banquet service

A la carte

Trade certificate

Local Arctic produce

Public speaking

Leadership

Job description

Head Chef at Clarion Hotel The Edge – Ready to Make Your Mark?

We’re not looking for just any chef. We’re looking for someone who wants to own the kitchen, shape our menus with the finest local Arctic produce—and confidently present our food concepts to our event guests. Are you ready to elevate the culinary experience at The Edge?

At Clarion Hotel The Edge, "good enough" never is. Driven by energy, courage, and enthusiasm , we create memorable moments for our guests. As our new Head Chef, your mission is clear: raise the bar for both banquet and à la carte dining, craft bold food concepts, and serve as a passionate ambassador for our kitchen.

The best part? Day-to-day line management is not your primary focus. Here, your main energy goes toward craft, flavor, presentation, and incredible ingredients.

What the role is all about:

Crafting menus with local identity: You get the creative freedom to propose, experiment, and refine our à la carte and banquet menus using premium local produce. All menus are developed in close partnership with and approved by our Executive Chef and Strawberry central F&B team.

Presenting the food: You step up at major events to present the menu and the stories behind the dishes to our guests with confidence and pride.

Delivering under pressure: Main hours are during the evening when the heat is on and expectations are high.

Driving sustainability in practice: We mean it when we say "We Care" . Through short-traveled ingredients, strong local supplier partnerships, and a clear commitment to reducing food waste, you’ll run a more sustainable kitchen operation.

Close collaboration and leadership backup: Reporting directly to our Executive Chef, you will be a key player in driving our culinary philosophy. The role may also involve temporary team leadership duties, particularly when stepping in while the Executive Chef is away or on vacation.

Our vision—and who you are:

Strawberry and Clarion share a clear vision: "To increase the quality of life for guests and colleagues."

To thrive with us, that purpose needs to resonate with you.

You are:

A highly skilled, uncompromising chef with a trade certificate and solid experience in banquet and/or à la carte service.

Sustainability-minded, innovative, and deeply passionate about local produce and Arctic flavor profiles.

Comfortable communicating and presenting food concepts to large groups when required.

Ready and willing to step up to take charge of the team when the Executive Chef is away.

At your absolute best during high-pressure evening shifts, bringing positive energy that inspires everyone around you.

We give you the platform to shine, grow, and push your limits:

Pure culinary focus: Spend your time where you shine brightest—at the stove, developing concepts, and executing top-tier service, while stepping up to lead when duty calls.

The power of Strawberry: Access unique opportunities for culinary competitions, leadership courses, and professional development across the group.

World-class team: Become part of an energetic, courageous, and enthusiastic culture at one of Northern Norway's most iconic hotels.

Unbeatable perks: Great employee discounts on stays and experiences across the entire Strawberry chain.

Working hours: Evening shifts

Reports to: Executive Chef

If you have any question please contact Lene Larsen, Executive Chef at phone[phone]. or email [e-mail]

About Clarion Hotel:Clarion Hotel® is not just a hotel chain; it's an immersive experience that combines Scandinavian hospitality with a touch of premium. Our team members are not merely employees; they are an integral part of the Clarion experience. We pride ourselves on delivering on personality, passion, and we always strive for perfection. Join us in shaping the future of hospitality!

Clarion Hotel® is part of Strawberry.

What’s in it for you?

As part of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more.

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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