Vacant job

We are now looking for Sous Chefs at Ekerum Resort Öland who want to help elevate our service level, create memorable experiences, and ensure that both guests and colleagues thrive under strong leadership.

As a Sous Chef at Ekerum, you are a central part of the kitchen management and work closely with the Head Chef. You share responsibility for translating decisions, goals, and guidelines into a functioning daily routine in the kitchen and ensure that procedures, menus, and work methods are followed in daily operations. The role of Sous Chef is operational and involves leading through presence, structure, and clear communication, while also being a role model in both craft and leadership.

The role includes ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, and self-control, as well as working systematically with order, safety, and the work environment in the kitchen and dishwashing area. You will coach, develop, and motivate staff through daily feedback and structured follow-ups, contributing to a safe and inclusive work environment.

The role also involves collaboration on staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and training, as well as participating in menu planning, ordering, inventory, and monitoring key metrics such as kitchen percentage and guest index together with the Head Chef.

Who are we looking for? You are a confident, present, and responsible leader who thrives in an operational role close to the business. You have a structured approach to work, are clear in your communication, and easily create engagement and accountability within the team. You are solution-oriented, flexible, and have a strong guest focus with an eye for detail and quality. You have vocational training in restaurant and food service or equivalent experience, as well as several years of experience working in a professional kitchen. You have documented experience in operational leadership with personnel responsibility and good knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and self-control. Basic economic understanding and digital proficiency related to operations and administration are advantageous.

About us..

Ekerum Resort Öland is more than just a golf resort – it is a place filled with activities, nature, and relaxation. Located in the heart of beautiful Öland, Ekerum offers something for everyone, from golf, tennis, and padel to spa. A restaurant, a trattoria, and a sports bar, plus several venues of various sizes for events, conferences, weddings, and parties. We take pride in offering a combination of modern comfort and historical charm that makes every visit unique.

Employment period: as agreed. Permanent position 100%.

Salary according to collective agreement. A probationary period applies.

Accommodation is available at a favorable price near the workplace. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

We warmly welcome your application!