Souschef

Nordichotels; Oslo; On-site; NOK 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 free hotel nights per year

Employee and Friends & Family discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Career opportunities across hotel portfolio

Job summary

A leading boutique hotel in Oslo is seeking a Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen leadership team. This role involves guiding the kitchen team and contributing to menu development to ensure memorable dining experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary creativity. Competitive benefits including hotel discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a chef, including leadership responsibility.
• Structured, dependable and solution-oriented.
• Up to date on culinary trends and inspired by creativity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team in daily operations.
• Ensure high standards for taste, presentation, and overall guest experience.
• Contribute to strategic menu development and seasonal concepts.
• Oversee hygiene, safety and food control routines (HACCP).
• Train and motivate chefs, apprentices and kitchen staff.
• Manage ordering, stock and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary trends knowledge

Creativity

Fluent in English

Job description

We’re looking for a strategic and creative Sous Chef to join one of Oslo’s most iconic hotels.

Amerikalinjen opened in 2019 and has since become one of the city’s leading boutique hotels – consistently ranked as a top hotel on TripAdvisor. Our house is a vibrant blend of history, design, and hospitality, home to several unique food and drink concepts: Atlas Brasserie & Café, Haven, Pier 42, and Gustav Jazz Club. Our passion lies in creating memorable guest experiences through food, atmosphere and hospitality.

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll be part of our talented kitchen leadership team, working closely with the Executive Chef to guide and support the kitchen team. You’ll play a key role in developing and executing our culinary concepts – ensuring that every dining experience, from breakfast and lunch to à la carte and events, delights our guests and reflects Amerikalinjen’s high standards of quality, creativity, and hospitality.

You’ll also be part of the hotel’s extended leadership team, collaborating with other department heads to drive development, efficiency, and growth across Amerikalinjen.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team in daily operations
• Ensure high standards for taste, presentation, and overall guest experience
• Contribute to strategic menu development and seasonal concepts
• Oversee hygiene, safety and food control routines (HACCP)
• Train and motivate chefs, apprentices and kitchen staff
• Manage ordering, stock and cost control

Who You Are

• Several years of experience as a chef, including leadership responsibility
• Strategic mindset with a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Structured, dependable and solution‑oriented
• Up to date on culinary trends and inspired by creativity
• Fluent in English; Scandinavian language is a plus

Why Join Us

At Amerikalinjen, you’ll be part of an ambitious and international team with room to grow. We offer a professional yet down‑to‑earth work environment where passion and personality matter.

Benefits

• 4 free hotel nights per year at Strawberry / Nordic Hotels & Resorts
• Employee and Friends & Family discounts
• Food & beverage discounts for you and your friends
• Career opportunities across Strawberry’s hotel portfolio

Location

Oslo

Position

Full‑time

Reports to

Executive Chef

Start

By agreement

Applicants must be residents of Norway and hold a valid Norwegian work permit.

Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Apply now and join the kitchen team at Amerikalinjen

Any Questions please reach out to: [e-mail]