Sous Chef — Lead a fast‑paced Italian kitchen

Restaurangbasta; Oslo; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus scheme

Shared accommodation (where applicable

International career opportunities

Job summary

Basta, part of the Urban Italian Group, invites you to join our new opening in Oslo as Sous Chef. This hands-on role teams with the Head Chef to keep the kitchen organized, consistent and performing under busy service.

You will train and coach BOH staff, lead in the Head Chef's absence, manage ordering, stock and waste, and uphold hygiene and safety standards while delivering high quality dishes. If you have experience in fast-paced kitchens and a calm, proactive leadership style, we'd love to

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or strong CDP ready for the next step.
• Experience working in busy, high-volume restaurant kitchens.
• Strong attention to detail around food quality, prep, presentation and standards.
• A calm, hands-on leadership style and the ability to support the team during service.
• Good understanding of hygiene, food safety, stock control and waste management.
• Excellent time management and the ability to stay organised under pressure.
• Pride in building a positive, hard-working and professional kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Supporting food preparation, production and service across the kitchen.
• Making sure dishes are prepared and presented to recipe, portion and quality standards.
• Monitoring food quality during service and correcting issues when needed.
• Supporting, training and coaching BOH team members.
• Stepping in to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Helping with ordering, stock control, waste management and food cost awareness.
• Maintaining hygiene, health & safety and kitchen compliance standards.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Attention to detail

Hygiene & safety

Time management

Job description

Basta, part of the Urban Italian Group, invites you to join our new opening in Oslo as Sous Chef. This hands-on role teams with the Head Chef to keep the kitchen organized, consistent and performing under busy service.

You will train and coach BOH staff, lead in the Head Chef's absence, manage ordering, stock and waste, and uphold hygiene and safety standards while delivering high quality dishes. If you have experience in fast-paced kitchens and a calm, proactive leadership style, we'd love to