Lead Chef – Tapas Kitchen, Aker Brygge

Friends Hospitality Group; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role with real influence

Personal and professional development

Strong team culture

Busy, varied and rewarding workdays

Job summary

Friends Hospitality Group is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Delicatessen Aker Brygge in Oslo. You will head daily kitchen operations, guide the team, and work alongside staff during service to maintain quality and consistency.

The role emphasizes structure, energy, and developing people and the operation in a busy, vibrant dining environment. Fluent English or Norwegian is required, with competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a professional kitchen.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food cost.
• Knowledge of IK-Mat food safety standards.

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.
• Collaborate closely with General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

IK-Mat knowledge

English or Norwegian

Job description

Friends Hospitality Group is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Delicatessen Aker Brygge in Oslo. You will head daily kitchen operations, guide the team, and work alongside staff during service to maintain quality and consistency.

The role emphasizes structure, energy, and developing people and the operation in a busy, vibrant dining environment. Fluent English or Norwegian is required, with competitive salary and strong benefits.