Head Chef — Lead a Dynamic High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Urban Italian Group; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus scheme

Shared accommodation

International career opportunities

Career growth across brands

Job summary

Trattoria Giorgio's, part of Urban Italian Group, seeks a Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy services, lead and develop the team, and uphold our high food standards with pride and discipline. You will mentor chefs across sections, manage stock, waste and food cost, ensure hygiene and safety, and work closely with the General Manager to drive strong restaurant performance.

We value ownership, teamwork and resilience, and offer international brand exposure and career growth

Qualifications

• Has strong experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leader.
• Able to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Understands food cost, stock control, ordering and profitability.
• Can train, coach and motivate a team with clear standards.
• Leads by example and stays calm under pressure.
• Prizes cleanliness and operational discipline.
• Believes in teamwork, ownership and respect in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through prep, service and daily operations.
• Deliver consistent food quality, presentation and kitchen standards.
• Coach, train and develop chefs across all sections.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste and food cost with attention to detail.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety and compliance standards are followed.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to drive strong restaurant performance.
• Foster a positive, hardworking kitchen culture based on teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Head Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Food cost & stock control

Staff coaching & development

Calm under pressure

Cleanliness & discipline

Teamwork & ownership

Job description

Trattoria Giorgio's, part of Urban Italian Group, seeks a Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy services, lead and develop the team, and uphold our high food standards with pride and discipline. You will mentor chefs across sections, manage stock, waste and food cost, ensure hygiene and safety, and work closely with the General Manager to drive strong restaurant performance.

We value ownership, teamwork and resilience, and offer international brand exposure and career growth