Sous Chef

Nordichotels; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Sustainability and social responsibility commitment

Staff benefits across the Strawberry network

Job summary

Nordichotels is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen at Hobo Hotel Stockholm. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience and are organized. You'll enjoy great staff benefits and continuous professional development in a diverse workplace committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Comfortable working independently during busy shifts.
• Ability to manage inventory, ordering, and event prep.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations while maintaining high food quality standards.
• Inspire the team, ensuring a positive and energetic working atmosphere.
• Take charge of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Are you a new culinary leader, who is independent and obsessed with the details that turn great concepts into an unforgettable guest experience?

We’re on the hunt for a passionate, driven, and structured Sous Chef to lead our dynamic, guest-facing kitchen at Hobo Hotel Stockholm.

If you are a self-starter who thrives when working independently, loves keeping a team spirit alive, and knows how to maintain a sharp, profitable food operation, keep reading.

What you’ll be doing

• Concept & Dish Updates: Ensuring our established Hobo food concept is followed flawlessly, while taking charge of updating dishes and calculating food costs when introducing new items.
• Operational Independence: Managing the day‑to‑day kitchen routines, from prep to service, often working solo to deliver highest‑quality guest experiences.
• Inventory & Orders: Taking full responsibility for stock inventory, tracking metrics for management, and making smart, budget‑conscious orders.
• Hygiene & Safety Ownership: Taking full charge of maintaining pristine cleanliness, food safety standards, and strict adherence to hygiene and fire safety routines.
• Team Spirit & Coordination: Inspiring the wider team, coordinating activities, and keeping energy high so that a positive vibe travels from the pass to our guests.

Who are you?

• A junior leader, someone with experience as a shift leader, eager to meet new challenges and innovative ways; you understand both high standards and operational structure, and have a hunger to grow.
• A professional who is highly comfortable working alone during busy shifts, while still being a collaborative partner to management.
• Organized and capable of handling inventory, ordering & event prep.
• A true role model who treats both guests and colleagues with respect and kindness.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Legally allowed to work in Sweden.

What we can offer

• A junior leadership role with high autonomy, varied days, and professional growth.
• Thorough onboarding and continuous development opportunities within Hobo and the broader Strawberry group.
• A company deeply committed to sustainability and social responsibility through our WeCare program.
• Amazing staff benefits across the entire Strawberry network.

About us

We’re a workplace where diversity fuels creativity, and where your leadership directly shapes our daily guest experience.