Executive Chef - Stockholmsmässan (m/f/d)

Levy Europe; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Corporate benefits

Job summary

Levy Europe is seeking an Executive Chef for Stockholmsmässan to lead culinary operations for large-scale events, including conferences, concerts, and exhibitions.

You will design diverse menus, ensure top quality, manage a kitchen team of 5–7 staff, collaborate with event planners, monitor costs and safety, and uphold sustainability and cultural requirements. Fluent English and native Swedish are required; 30 days vacation and attractive corporate benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in culinary arts with a focus on large-scale event catering.
• Exceptional culinary skills with ability to create diverse and innovative menus.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire a diverse kitchen team.
• Solid financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control and profitability analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, aligned with event schedules.
• Native-level Swedish and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualising, designing and executing diverse and creative menus tailored to each event.
• Ensuring culinary offerings meet high standards of taste, presentation and quality, with sustainability and dietary considerations.
• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless workflow and top food-safety standards.
• Leading and mentoring a kitchen team of approx. 5–7 permanent staff plus event-dependent support.
• Sourcing and managing supplier relationships to ensure high-quality ingredients and cost efficiency.
• Implementing cost controls and contributing to budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis.
• Collaborating with event planners to align culinary offerings with event themes and logistics.
• Introducing new culinary concepts and staying updated on industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Large-scale catering

Cost control

Food safety

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Tools

Operations management

Job description

We create exceptional hospitality experiences at Europe's most exciting stadiums, arenas, and event venues – from Bundesliga football to concerts to VIP hospitality. Outstanding culinary offerings, exceptional service, and innovative ideas come together to create unforgettable moments.

With a clear growth strategy, we are continuously expanding our presence across Europe. Creativity, sustainability, and respectful collaboration matter to us just as much as operational excellence.

Above all, we are one thing: a team – together, with passion and team spirit, we achieve great things.

Levy is part of Compass Group, the world's leading food and hospitality services company.

For our continued growth, we are looking for an Executive Chef (m/f/d) for our venue Stockholmsmässan.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conceptualising, designing and executing diverse and creative menus tailored to each event
• Ensuring all culinary offerings meet high standards of taste, presentation and quality, in line with dietary, cultural and sustainability requirements
• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless workflow and the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
• Leading, inspiring and mentoring a team of approx. 5–7 permanent kitchen staff plus event-dependent support
• Sourcing and managing supplier relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective ingredients
• Implementing effective cost control measures and contributing to budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis
• Collaborating closely with event planners and organisers to align culinary offerings with event themes and logistics
• Introducing new and creative culinary concepts, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies

Your Profile:

• Extensive and proven experience in culinary arts, with a focus on large-scale event catering
• Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated ability to create diverse and innovative menus
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse culinary team
• Solid financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control and profitability analysis
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers and stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, adaptability and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in alignment with event schedules
• Native-level Swedish and fluent English
• Opportunity to lead the culinary vision for a landmark new Nordic venue partnership
• 30 days of vacation for genuine time to recharge
• Corporate Benefits with a range of attractive employee discounts