Lead Chef: Hands-On Kitchen Leader & Team Builder

Kristoffer Olsson; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Key leadership role

Personal and professional development

Strong team culture

Busy, varied workdays

Job summary

Delicatessen Tapasbar is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Delicatessen Aker Brygge. You will oversee daily operations, drive a structured and energetic kitchen, and take pride in developing people and the operation.

You will manage staffing, schedules and orders, monitor food cost and inventory, and ensure food safety. Collaboration with the General Manager is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from a professional kitchen.
• Experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef or similar.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations and food cost.
• Knowledge of food safety and IK‑Mat.
• Spanish cuisine experience is a plus, but not required.
• Fluent in English or Norwegian.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily kitchen operation.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Work hands-on during service.
• Manage staffing, schedules and ordering.
• Monitor food cost, inventory and waste.
• Ensure food safety and IK‑Mat standards.
• Work closely with the General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Kitchen operations

Food cost management

Food safety IK‑Mat

English or Norwegian

Job description

Delicatessen Tapasbar is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Delicatessen Aker Brygge. You will oversee daily operations, drive a structured and energetic kitchen, and take pride in developing people and the operation.

You will manage staffing, schedules and orders, monitor food cost and inventory, and ensure food safety. Collaboration with the General Manager is essential for success.