Italian Kitchen Lead - High-Volume, Team & Quality

Restaurang-Basta-Falun-Ab; Sweden; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International career opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Shared accommodation

Job summary

Restaurang-Basta-Falun-Ab is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, uphold our Italian-inspired standards and drive performance. You will mentor a talented team, manage stock and costs, and ensure exceptional quality across all dishes.

We value structure, ownership and pride in a high-volume service. If you thrive under pressure and lead by example, join us and help grow our brand across Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and ability to coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Solid understanding of food costing, waste control and kitchen profitability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Head Chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Coaching & training

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Restaurang-Basta-Falun-Ab is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, uphold our Italian-inspired standards and drive performance. You will mentor a talented team, manage stock and costs, and ensure exceptional quality across all dishes.

We value structure, ownership and pride in a high-volume service. If you thrive under pressure and lead by example, join us and help grow our brand across Europe.