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Job Description
Head Chef / Kjøkkensjef
Holtsmark Restaurant & Mathus is looking for an experienced, ambitious and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take an active role in the continued development of our restaurant and food concepts at Øvre Sem Gård.
Our 450-square-meter restaurant is located in the historic barn at Øvre Sem Gård and is a vibrant and versatile food and beverage destination including a full-service restaurant, bar, private dining, café, and event facilities.
The position
As our Head Chef, you will have overall responsibility for the daily operation and development of the kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team while working actively in production and service.
Key responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
- Menu development in line with our concept, seasons, available produce and budgets.
- Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
- Responsibility for food safety procedures, IK-Mat, hygiene and HSE.
- Purchasing, ordering, stock management and monitoring food costs.
Requirements
- Certificate as a chef or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef or in another senior kitchen position.
- Strong culinary knowledge for modern and nordic culinary foods and understanding of cooking techniques and raw materials.
- Good understanding of food costing, purchasing and stock management.
- Good knowledge of food safety (IK-Mat), hygiene and HSE requirements.
- Ability to communicate in English or a Scandinavian language.
Skills
Experience
senior