Head Chef - Lead Seasonal Nordic Kitchen & Events

Michael Lunga; Asker; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Historic surroundings

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Holtsmark Restaurant & Mathus in Øvre Sem Gård, Asker, invites an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive concept development, and oversee daily operations across restaurant, events and catering.

You will manage a talented team, balance creativity with cost control, work closely with the Restaurant Manager and suppliers, and uphold our philosophy of seasonality, sustainability and craft.

Qualifications

• Certificate as a chef or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Strong Nordic culinary knowledge and techniques.
• Experience with menu planning and menu development.
• Fluent in English or a Scandinavian language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and menu development.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Recruitment, onboarding and training of kitchen staff.
• Plan staffing and kitchen schedules.
• Costing, purchasing, stock management and waste reduction.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards (IK‑Mat, HSE).
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and management.
• Contribute to concept development and events.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Kitchen profitability

English/Scandinavian

Education

Certificate as a chef or equivalent

Job description

Holtsmark Restaurant & Mathus in Øvre Sem Gård, Asker, invites an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive concept development, and oversee daily operations across restaurant, events and catering.

You will manage a talented team, balance creativity with cost control, work closely with the Restaurant Manager and suppliers, and uphold our philosophy of seasonality, sustainability and craft.