Head Chef: Lead a Flagship Oslo Italian Kitchen

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

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.