Head Chef - Lead a Dynamic Italian Kitchen

Restaurang Basta Falun AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus scheme

Shared accommodation (where applicable

International career opportunities

Friends for life

Job summary

Basta is opening a new Västerås location and we are seeking a Head Chef to build and lead the kitchen from day one. You will shape the brigade, own operations, and ensure the food quality and consistency Basta is known for.

Work closely with the Culinary Director to deliver exceptional guest experiences and set the standard across the kitchen. This role offers Italian culinary leadership with growth opportunities within Urban Italian Group.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in a quality-led restaurant.
• Experience with new openings preferred.
• Passion for Italian cuisine and knowledge of ingredients and technique.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate under pressure.
• Commercial awareness: food cost, labour, waste, GP.
• Hands-on, standards-driven and committed to consistency.
• Willing to make your mark in a new city.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade from the ground up.
• Maintain and champion outstanding food quality, presentation and consistency at every service.
• Own kitchen operations: labour planning, food cost management, GP targets and ordering.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Drive a training and development culture within your team.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Represent the Basta brand and culinary vision with passion and precision.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Senior Sous Chef background

Leadership

Italian cuisine knowledge

Food cost awareness

New opening experience

Quality standards

Job description

Basta is opening a new Västerås location and we are seeking a Head Chef to build and lead the kitchen from day one. You will shape the brigade, own operations, and ensure the food quality and consistency Basta is known for.

Work closely with the Culinary Director to deliver exceptional guest experiences and set the standard across the kitchen. This role offers Italian culinary leadership with growth opportunities within Urban Italian Group.