Dynamic Sous Chef — Lead Busy Kitchen & Grow

Urban Italian Group; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Shared accommodation

International opportunities

Job summary

Urban Italian Group is opening a Basta location in Västerås, Sweden, seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in busy service and support the Head Chef. You will ensure quality, consistency and team development in a fast-paced environment.

We value leadership, attention to detail and a calm, proactive approach to service. The role offers opportunities across Europe within a fast-growing hospitality group and potential for progression.

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 prep, presentation and standards.

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

Leadership

Team leadership

Food quality

Time management

Tools

Stock control

Job description

Urban Italian Group is opening a Basta location in Västerås, Sweden, seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in busy service and support the Head Chef. You will ensure quality, consistency and team development in a fast-paced environment.

We value leadership, attention to detail and a calm, proactive approach to service. The role offers opportunities across Europe within a fast-growing hospitality group and potential for progression.