Vacant job

Fika & Wine is now looking for an experienced sous chef who, together with our head chef Adam, wants to drive and develop the kitchen at Österlånggatan 26 in Gamla Stan.

We are housed in historic premises where the legendary Magnus Ladulås – "The Lock" in popular parlance – previously resided. The venue is known for classic Swedish home cooking and many appreciated live performances over the years, including by Ulf Lundell, Cornelis Vreeswijk, and Fred Åkerström.

Today, we want to preserve that feeling in our own way – by creating a modern and vibrant showcase for Sweden featuring Swedish ingredients, well-prepared food, coffee breaks, wine, and genuine guest experiences.

We have approximately 120 indoor seats and just over 20 outdoor seats, welcoming everyone from international guests and regulars to companies, wedding parties, events, and private bookings.

About the Role

We are looking for you who have experience from a professional restaurant kitchen and thrive in an important coordinating role.

As a sous chef, you work closely with head chef Adam and, together with him, are responsible for ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and structured – both during preparations and service.

The role requires you to be organized, responsible, and confident in leading the work in the kitchen. You need to be able to plan service, handle orders, create structure, and help the team maintain high and consistent quality even at a fast pace.

The kitchen is relatively compact, which places high demands on communication, orderliness, and smart workflows.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work in the kitchen
• Plan and structure service together with the head chef
• Responsible for orders and inventory management
• Ensure quality, hygiene, and order in the kitchen
• Participate actively in prep and service
• Be involved in menu development and events
• Handle group bookings and larger parties together with the team

We are looking for you who:

• Have several years of experience from a restaurant kitchen
• Are organized and solution-oriented
• Are confident working at a fast pace
• Have experience with orders and planning
• Have good teamwork skills and leadership qualities
• Have a passion for cooking and quality
• Enjoy Swedish food and ingredients

We Offer

• An important role in an engaged and growing team
• Opportunity to influence and develop the kitchen
• Historic and inspiring work environment in Gamla Stan
• Diverse operations including restaurant, coffee, events, and wine service
• Wonderful colleagues and guests from all over the world

Requirements

• Several years of experience working in a restaurant kitchen
• Experience in coordination or team leadership
• Experience with orders and kitchen organization
• Good spoken Swedish
• Ability to work structured under stress

Merits

• Chef training or relevant education
• Experience with events and larger parties
• Knowledge of self-control and food hygiene
• Interest in Swedish ingredients and beverages

We are looking for the right person immediately and place great emphasis on personality, sense of responsibility, and the right energy.

Send your application to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])