Sous Chef, O'Conners Stavanger

Soussjef ved restaurant; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1–2 month trial period via Staffers

Potential permanent hire by O’Connor’s

Senior role with kitchen leadership

Lively workplace in central Stavanger

Well-established hospitality group

Job summary

O’Connor’s Irish Pub Stavanger is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to take a lead role in the busy kitchen from ASAP. The role starts as a 1–2 month full-time assignment through Staffers, with a clear path to a permanent position directly with O’Connor’s if the trial is successful.

You’ll work closely with the kitchen team, manage a section during service, and help maintain high standards in a bustling pub environment in central Stavanger.

Qualifications

• Solid professional chef experience.
• Prior Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Chef de Partie with additional responsibility is a plus.
• Able to communicate in English or Norwegian.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for kitchen and service when required.
• Prepare and cook dishes per menu and standards.
• Manage your own section during busy services.
• Support and guide other kitchen team members.
• Organise mise en place and prep.
• Maintain structure and workflow in the kitchen.
• Uphold high standards of quality, cleanliness and food safety.
• Stay calm and organized during busy periods.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Support Head Chef and contribute to overall kitchen operations.

Skills

Experience as chef

Sous Chef experience

English or Norwegian

Job description

Sous Chef Wanted – O’Connor’s Irish Pub, Stavanger

Full-time | Start ASAP | 1–2 month trial through Staffers | Permanent opportunity

Are you an experienced chef ready to take more responsibility in the kitchen?

O’Connor’s Irish Pub Stavanger is looking for an experienced and reliable Sous Chef to join their team as soon as possible.

The position will initially be a 1–2 month full-time assignment through Staffers, giving both you and the restaurant the opportunity to make sure it’s a great match. If everything works well, the plan is for you to move into a permanent position directly with O’Connor’s after the trial period.

Located in the heart of Stavanger, O’Connor’s combines the atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub with a busy social environment and a kitchen serving classic, hearty pub food.

The role

As Sous Chef, you’ll play an important role in the daily operation of the kitchen.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the kitchen team, take responsibility during service and help make sure the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently and consistently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for the kitchen and service when required
• Preparing and cooking dishes according to the restaurant’s menu and standards
• Managing your own section during busy services
• Supporting and guiding other members of the kitchen team
• Organising mise en place and preparation
• Helping maintain good structure and workflow in the kitchen
• Ensuring high standards of quality, cleanliness and food safety
• Keeping calm and organised during busy periods
• Cooperating closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Supporting the Head Chef and contributing to the overall operation of the kitchen

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has solid professional experience as a chef
• Ideally has previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or Chef de Partie with additional responsibility
• Is confident taking responsibility during service
• Can work independently and make decisions when needed
• Is organised, reliable and takes ownership of their work
• Works efficiently without compromising quality
• Is comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Has a positive attitude and works well with others
• Can communicate comfortably in English or Norwegian
• Is available to start as soon as possible
• Is interested in a long-term opportunity if the role is a good match

Experience from pub food, casual dining, à la carte or high-volume kitchens is a strong advantage.

What’s on offer?

• Start as soon as possible
• An initial 1–2 month trial period through Staffers
• Clear opportunity to be hired directly by O’Connor’s after the trial period
• A senior role with responsibility in the kitchen
• A lively workplace in central Stavanger
• A well-established restaurant and hospitality group
• The opportunity to show what you can do before both sides commit long‑term

Location

• O’Connor’s Irish Pub – Stavanger
• Klubbgata 1, Stavanger

Interested?

If you’re an experienced chef who is ready to take the next step, take responsibility in the kitchen and potentially become a permanent part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.