Vacant job

Do you have a passion for Italian cuisine and enjoy working with people? Al Dente is looking for new staff to include in our training program to support our cooking classes and tastings.

Al Dente is the largest company in the Nordic region specializing in Italian cooking classes and events. Every year, we welcome over 50,000 guests to our venues in Stockholm and Gothenburg, where we offer authentic, social, and carefully crafted culinary experiences.

Since 2002, we have spread Italian food culture in Sweden through cooking classes, wine tastings, and corporate events. Over time, we have grown to be a reference point for anyone wanting to experience Italian cuisine in a genuine, professional, and engaging way.

Our international team consists of over 50 people, including chefs, sommeliers, coordinators, and guest service experts. We work with passion, structure, and teamwork to create memorable evenings where guests learn, cook, taste wine, and have fun in a warm and genuinely Italian atmosphere.

Who we are looking for

• Italians who already live in Sweden or have a concrete and imminent relocation plan
• Passion for Italian food and Italian wines
• Very good communication skills
• Language skills: Italian and English and/or Swedish
• Availability on evenings and weekends
• Good collaboration skills and confidence in leading groups
• Ability to maintain focus and efficiency even during high workload periods

Job responsibilities

The work takes place before, during, and after the classes.

Before the class

• Preparation of ingredients and workstations
• Organization of the kitchen and dining area
• Support to chefs and sommeliers

During the class

• Welcoming guests
• Practical support in cooking moments
• Assisting sommeliers during tastings
• Contributing to creating the evening's Italian atmosphere

After the class

• Cleaning and restoration
• Preparation of the premises for the next day

Our training program

With us, everyone starts as assistants and works alongside both our chefs and sommeliers. The training is structured, paid, and continuous: we teach our method, basic techniques, event management, and how we create Al Dente's unique atmosphere.

For those who demonstrate skill, responsibility, and confidence, there is an opportunity to grow and become an Event Host, responsible for leading their own groups.

What we offer

Working at Al Dente means being part of an Italian and international environment where professionalism and a family atmosphere meet every day. We are looking for Italians who want to contribute their culture, energy, and enthusiasm in a unique work environment.

• Paid and continuous internal training – we teach you our method, our techniques, and how to grow in the role.
• A welcoming and professional work environment – our studios are carefully designed and convey the feeling of being in Italy.
• Real development opportunities – everyone starts as assistants, but with commitment, you can become the evening supervisor and lead your own groups.
• Secure and transparent working conditions – we offer employment according to the collective agreement VISITA.
• Flexible working hours – extra/part-time work mainly in the evenings and weekends, perfect for students or people with other commitments.

Recruitment process

1. Phone call from us for an initial assessment.

2. On-site interview, with:

• Introductory questions
• If necessary, a practical test in the kitchen

3. If approved: interview with HR to discuss contract, salary, and working conditions.

4. Paid training period for selected candidates.