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Hjortviken Country Club

The brand new destination Hjortviken Country Club is part of the ESS family. Our common goal is clear – we create regular guests. Destinations people want to return to, memories for life, and a workplace to be truly proud of.

We live our values in everything we do. When you work with us, you become part of a team of passionate, professional, playful, and personal colleagues who together create world-class experiences.

Only 20 minutes outside Gothenburg, with a vast view over Västra Nedsjön, we have opened Sweden's newest Country Club – Hjortviken Country Club. Here, it’s a year-round season.

Unplug, explore & let’s have a drink!

With us, pulse and tranquility meet in a delightful mix – for colleagues, friends, and family. The destination offers really good food, activities both indoors and outdoors, meetings in all forms, good chatter, and cold drinks in the Pool Club. The Pool Club, yes – it is something truly special.

Our vision is to create magical moments and lasting memories for our guests. You want to be part of creating that – right? Therefore, we are now looking for you who want to be part of a new, social, and genuine destination where the experience is at the center.

Does this sound like you? Welcome to the club and read on!

We opened our doors in January 2025 and today offer a wide range of experiences: two restaurants, 150 rooms, six bars, a Pool Club, and an ambitious meeting and event operation. Here, everything from the small but important management team meeting to large kick-offs, anniversary dinners, and festive occasions is accommodated.

Club Room is Hjortviken's living room and restaurant – a homage to Tore Wretman, the man who created modern Swedish home cooking and made the Swedish smorgasbord world-famous.

Here, the classic Swedish culinary craft is celebrated with warmth, quality, and respect for the ingredients. On the menu, we find dishes like venison meatballs with cream sauce, potato purée, pressed cucumber, and lingonberries – food that brings people together around the table and lets conversations turn into memories.

The atmosphere is rustic, masculine, and authentically warming. Club Room is the place where guests land, linger, and return to – again and again.

As Sous Chef at Hjortviken Country Club and in our restaurant Club Room, you play a key role in the kitchen operations. Together with the head chef, you are responsible for managing and further developing the classic kitchen while ensuring high quality, clear working methods, and a strong team spirit.

You are a present leader with a passion for food, people, and details – and thrive in a kitchen where craftsmanship, pace, and warmth go hand in hand.

As a Sous Chef, you will:

• Assist the head chef with menu planning and development

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team in daily work

• Ensure that the food maintains high quality and is served according to our standards

• Be responsible for inventory and orders

• Follow and maintain hygiene and safety routines

• Contribute creative ideas and development, with respect for the soul of the classic kitchen

We are looking for someone with a strong passion for cooking and a genuine interest in classic craftsmanship. You are a team player who thrives in a leading role and wants to develop both people and the business. You are confident, solution-oriented, and have an eye for details.

• At least 3 years of experience as a chef, preferably in the role of Sous Chef

• Good leadership skills and a coaching approach

• High knowledge of hygiene and safety

• Ability to work both structured and creatively

• Good knowledge of Swedish and English

With us, you get a workplace with great development opportunities – both at the destination and within the entire ESS Group. We offer internal training in areas such as leadership and personal development.

As an employee, you also receive:

• Favorable discounts at ESS Group's destinations and restaurants

• Wellness allowance

• A secure employment

• A strong team and colleagues who often become friends for life

We call for interviews on an ongoing basis.Application deadline: January 30

Start date and salary: By agreement. The position is a 100% permanent employment.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyway – the right attitude, passion, and willingness to develop weigh heavily with us.