Vacant job

Mersmak in Örebro

Is a restaurant focusing on traditional Swedish cuisine, good food, and great service. 

We prepare lunch for primary schools in Örebro, serving about 1300 portions a day. 

About the position

We are looking for a cheerful personality with a great passion for food and flavors, who enjoys a fast-paced environment, order, and structure, and who wants to drive the business forward together with the rest of the team. In dialogue with our guests, we want you to engage and be creative in matters such as food waste and plant-based alternatives.

You will have a dedicated group of guaranteed friendly chefs, cold kitchen staff, and kitchen assistants to support you.

In this role, you will have a lot of customer contact and be responsible for the food in the kitchen, checking quality every day. You should have experience working in a large kitchen and have extensive knowledge of traditional Swedish cuisine. You will work according to a budget and be responsible for maintaining it. 

A typical day may include:

• Menu planning
• Purchasing food supplies
• Inventory management
• Responsible for food hygiene self-control programs
• Training kitchen staff
• Guest interaction

Together with the unit manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that we follow the company's routines, policies, and legal requirements.

What do colleagues say about Nordrest

”Here, everyone works together as a team towards a common goal: to deliver good food with really good service. At the same time, we always have fun and laugh a lot!”

More things that make life extra pleasant at Nordrest

•  Wellness allowance.
• Opportunity to participate in fitness events.
• Big kick-off for everyone every year.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Short decision-making paths and great opportunities for personal initiatives.

Who is this individual we are looking for?

You should have extensive knowledge of kitchen work, enjoy working with colleagues, and meeting customers. You should have the drive to be with students at schools and meet our regulars at the restaurant.

You should be able to juggle multiple tasks and think ahead.

Do you want to develop with us and believe you would be a good fit for the job? Get in touch! 

Does this sound like you? Great! If you also meet the following points, we really must have a coffee:

• At least three years of work experience as a kitchen manager.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Previous experience in menu planning, budgeting & inventory
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English

About Nordrest

Nordrest is Sweden's up-and-coming player in the restaurant industry, a pure restaurant company that works with restaurants, catering assignments, in schools, and within care.

Do you already feel like part of the team? We look forward to your application!

Employment type: Permanent, with a 6-month probationary period

Extent: Full-time

Working hours: Daytime Monday-Friday, but evenings and weekends may occur for orders, catering, and other events.

Application: Send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 10/10 2025. Applications are processed continuously, and the position may be filled earlier.

Salary: By agreement

Collective agreement: HRF