Vacant job

Head Chef for Two Restaurants – Barleys

Employer

Barleys Kville & Barleys Skanstorget

About the Position

We are looking for an engaged and driven Head Chef who wants to take full responsibility for the kitchen operations at our two restaurants, Barleys Kville and Barleys Skanstorget, and contribute to the development of our upcoming restaurant concept.

The role involves responsibility for quality, economy, personnel, and development, with a focus on long-term leadership and stable operations. Our concepts include weekend breakfast (Breakfast Society), lunch, and a modern gastropub concept with the ambition to serve Sweden's best burgers.

Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team at both restaurants
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• Training and coaching staff for future leadership roles
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• Managing daily operations, quality, hygiene, and food safety
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• Ensuring that routines, cleaning, and self-control programs are followed
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• Creating seasonal menus and ensuring accurate recipe documentation
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• Managing inventory, purchasing, and supplier contacts
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• Actively working on cost control and profitability

Financial Goals:

• Food cost: 30 % (28 + 2)
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• Kitchen labor: 25 %
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• Service cost: 7 %

Quality & Development

• Ensuring consistent quality regarding taste, presentation, and portions
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• Working closely with management on the development of new menus and future restaurant concepts

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has documented experience as a Head Chef or in a leading kitchen role
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• Is a confident leader with a good ability to develop people
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• Has a good understanding of economics and experience in cost management
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• Works in a structured and solution-oriented manner
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• Has a strong interest in quality, ingredients, and gastronomy

We Offer

• A key role in a growing restaurant company
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• The opportunity to influence menus, work methods, and future concepts
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• Clear goals, structures, and decision-making paths
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• A professional and long-term work environment

Employment Process

Interview → Sample Menu → Trial Menu → Trial Work → Employment