Junior Sous Chef

Strawberry; Stockholms kommun; Presencial; SEK 420.000 - 520.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Healthcare benefits

Gym access

Four complimentary hotel nights

Employee discounts at restaurants

Resumo da vaga

TAK, located at Brunkebergstorg, is seeking a structured and driven Junior Sous Chef to bridge senior kitchen management and line execution. You will act as a Section Leader, own station standards, guide Line Chefs and interns, enforce quality control, and step into supervisory roles during service.

This full-time position offers perquisites from Nordic Hotels & Resorts, including healthcare and gym access, hotel nights, employee discounts, and clear opportunities for career development within

Qualificações

• Minimum 6 years of experience in high-end kitchens.
• Experience directing Line Chefs and supervising interns.
• Strong foundation in modern kitchen techniques and Nordic-Japanese flavors.

Responsabilidades

• Lead by example on the line during service, ensuring speed, precision, and consistency across stations.
• Conduct daily line checks, tastings, and recipe audits to maintain culinary standards.
• Mentor and train Line Chefs, commis chefs, and interns in techniques and plating.
• Coordinate daily prep sheets, service ticket flow, and goods receiving with Sous Chefs.
• Enforce HACCP and hygiene protocols; monitor temperatures and station sanitation.
• Assist in training the line team on seasonal dishes and standardized recipes.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Kitchen management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Descrição da vaga

Located at the top of Brunkebergstorg, Modern Scandinavian cuisine, influenced by Japanese cooking techniques and flavors. Complex creations that are easy to love. We use locally sourced ingredients carefully selected according to the season. With genuine craftsmanship in every detail, we aim to create a dining experience beyond the ordinary.

TAK has restaurants and bars across two floors, focusing on Swedish and Nordic ingredients, combined with techniques and flavors from Japan. At TAK, we strive to take our guests on a memorable journey through the Nordic-Japanese kitchen. With exceptional hospitality, we create unique experiences in our stunning venue. With a strong focus on details and true craftsmanship, we guide every guest with heartfelt and inclusive service at the highest level. At TAK, we live by our core values: Professional, Passionate, and Playful. Together with all our employees, we aim to create an environment unlike any other, a place you will love being in, feel a deep passion for, and, most importantly, be inspired to do your very best to ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience.

Why Join TAK?

At TAK, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of creativity and hospitality. Our restaurant is more than just a space for food and drinks, it’s a stage for artistry and innovation. If you’re passionate about food and beverages, service, and elevating the guest experience, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a structured and drivenJunior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at TAK. In this role, you will bridge the gap between senior kitchen management and line execution. You will act as aSection Leader, taking ownership of station standards, guiding Line Chefs through daily prep, enforcing quality control, and stepping up into supervisory roles during service. This is an ideal position for a skilled senior line cook ready to step into culinary management.

Key Responsibilities

• Section Leadership: Lead by example on the line during service, ensuring speed, precision, and consistency across assigned stations.
• Quality & Consistency Control: Conduct daily line checks, pre-service tastings, and recipe audits to maintain TAK's culinary standards.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise, train, and guide Line Chefs, commis chefs, and interns in techniques, station efficiency, and plating.
• Operational Support: Assist Sous Chefs in coordinating daily prep sheets, managing service ticket flow, and receiving goods.
• HACCP & Hygiene Supervision: Enforce food safety protocols, temperature monitoring, and end-of-shift station sanitation across sections.
• Menu Execution: Assist in training the line team on new seasonal dishes, standardized recipes, and portion controls.

Requirements

• Proven experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in high-volume, high-end kitchens, demonstrating strong station control and readiness for supervisory responsibility.
• Leadership potential: Ability to direct station flow, mentor line cooks, and step up in the absence of a Sous Chef.
• Technical mastery: Strong foundation in modern kitchen techniques, product handling, and enthusiasm for Nordic-Japanese flavor profiles.
• Attention to detail: High standards for station organization, plating accuracy, food safety, and cleanliness.
• Clear communication: Strong, constructive communication with both kitchen peers and front-of-house teams during service.
• Work ethic & flexibility: Punctual, structured, and flexible to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We Offer

As a full-time employee at TAK, you will also be part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts, which comes with several perks, including:

• Healthcare benefits and access to a gym at our sister hotels
• Four complimentary hotel nights per year at any hotel within our chain
• Employee discounts at all restaurants within the group (Strawberry Hotels)
• Employee rates at all hotels within the group (Strawberry Hotels)
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting and expanding restaurant
• Structured career development and mentorship opportunities

Employment Type

This position is available full-time.

Flexibility in scheduling is required, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you meet these requirements and are ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t hesitate to send our ExecutiveChef, Hyun Desimpelaere, an email at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

We are proud members of Nordic Hotels & Resorts – a collection of hotels and resorts for guests seeking unique experiences, whether for business or leisure. Each hotel and restaurant strives for a distinct, independent profile with a strong and recognizable identity.

Today, Nordic Hotels & Resorts consists of 40+ hotels and resorts, and we continue to grow. What unites all our hotels is a commitment to offering extraordinary guest experiences—always beyond the ordinary.

What’s in it for you?

As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more.

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil.

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