Assistant Kitchen Manager Wanted for Brand-New EGON Narvik

Utelivpartner; Town of Norway (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus opportunities

Comprehensive training and support

Excellent career development opportunities

Positive social working environment

Job summary

Utelivpartner is seeking an ambitious Assistant Kitchen Manager to join its brand-new restaurant in Norway, opening in fall 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the restaurant's leadership team from the very beginning, ensuring a culture of quality and teamwork.

The successful candidate will support daily kitchen operations and maintain high food standards while motivating and developing team members. Competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities await in a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Ambitious and willing to grow professionally.
• Organized and able to maintain control in a busy environment.
• Solution-oriented and responsible.
• Enjoys motivating and developing team members.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Takes pride in the profession and values quality.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations with the Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and food safety standards.
• Maintain high food quality and consistency.
• Assist with inventory management and cost control.
• Plan staff schedules and workforce.
• Train and develop kitchen team members.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Participate in daily kitchen production and service.

Skills

Leadership ambitions

Experience in a professional kitchen

Organized and maintains control

Solution-oriented

Motivating and developing others

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Values quality

Job description

Would you like to be part of building a brand-new restaurant from the ground up?

In fall 2026, EGON will open its doors in Narvik, and we are now looking for an ambitious and hands‑on Assistant Kitchen Manager to join the journey. This is a unique opportunity to become part of the leadership team of a new restaurant and help build the culture, team, and operational standards from day one.

At EGON, we are passionate about creating outstanding guest experiences. To achieve this, we rely on skilled team members who work well together, maintain high standards, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Kitchen Manager, you are the Kitchen Manager’s right hand and a key part of the kitchen leadership team. You will help ensure smooth daily operations, maintain high food quality standards, and support the development of a strong and motivated kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen together with the Kitchen Manager
• Ensuring HACCP compliance and food safety standards
• Maintaining high food quality and consistency
• Assisting with inventory management and cost control
• Staff scheduling and workforce planning
• Training and developing kitchen team members
• Contributing to a positive and professional working environment
• Taking an active role in daily kitchen production and service

Qualifications

• Has experience working in a professional kitchen
• Has leadership ambitions and wants to grow professionally
• Is organized and maintains control in a busy environment
• Is solution‑oriented and takes responsibility
• Enjoys motivating and developing others
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Takes pride in their profession and values quality

What We Offer

• A key leadership position in a brand‑new restaurant
• The opportunity to help build a kitchen team from the very beginning
• Competitive salary and attractive bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive training and support from one of Norway’s most successful restaurant concepts
• Excellent career development opportunities within the EGON organization
• A positive, social, and supportive working environment