Head chef of a hotel (permanent position) (with EU permits only)

Soprana Personell Norway; Bergen; On-site; NOK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a prestigious hotel in Bergen, Norway. You will be responsible for leading a kitchen team of 20-30 and innovating menu offerings while ensuring exceptional food quality and hygiene standards. Strong leadership and creative culinary skills are essential. Experience in high-volume international hotel environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or a Sous Chef ready to step into a Head Chef role.
• Strong leadership skills managing a sizeable team in a high-volume hotel restaurant.
• Creative culinary skills with the ability to adapt and innovate menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen team of 20-30 professionals.
• Innovate and adjust menu offerings to hotel standards.
• Ensure high levels of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creative culinary skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Commitment to guest service

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen team of 20-30 professionals.
• Innovate and adjust menu offerings in alignment with the hotel's standards and guest preferences.
• Ensure the highest levels of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
• Train and develop kitchen staff, promoting continuous professional growth.
• Collaborate with management to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline kitchen operations.

Event Responsibilities

• Innovate and adjust menu offerings in alignment with the hotel's standards and guest preferences, particularly for large-scale events such as weddings and conferences.
• Ensure the highest levels of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
• Expertly manage buffet setups, ensuring an appealing presentation and efficient service.
• Train and develop kitchen staff, promoting continuous professional growth.
• Collaborate with management to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or a Sous Chef ready to step into a Head Chef role.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a sizeable team in a high-volume, international hotel restaurant environment.
• Creative culinary skills with the ability to adapt and innovate menus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service.
• Experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants is highly regarded but not essential.
• Deep understanding of buffet service dynamics, especially in the context of large events and gatherings.

The location is skiing resort in Trysil municipality, 3 hours of driving away from Oslo.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their experience, for more information please reach out [phone].