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We are now looking for a passionate, curious, and enthusiastic Head Chef for an innovative lunch restaurant that aims to build, inspire, and lead a team where service spirit and teamwork are at the core. You are an organized and natural leader responsible for the kitchen operations, both operationally and economically, as well as ensuring quality. As Head Chef, you are responsible for complying with laws, routines, and Compass Group’s policies, rules, and values. The role includes, among other things, responsibility for self-control, inventory, pre- and post-calculation of all dishes, monitoring of key figures, waste management, and purchasing. You are also responsible for creating sustainable dishes and menus based on trends, seasons, and guest preferences.

Nordic Taste Lab (Compass Group) – a culinary laboratory where future food experiences are developed with a focus on Nordic ingredients, sustainability, and innovation.

Here, we view the kitchen as more than just a traditional restaurant operation. It is a creative and dynamic environment where classic techniques meet modern gastronomy, research, and new ideas. Inspiration is drawn from the forest, sea, and seasons – from game, fish, herbs, roots, and fermented flavors to international influences and modern cooking methods.

Our philosophy is built on an uncompromising focus on taste, ingredients, and craftsmanship. We work with a conscious approach to sustainability where the season dictates our menu, waste is minimized, and every ingredient is utilized with respect and precision. For us, cooking is a craft in constant development where curiosity, knowledge sharing, and innovation are a natural part of everyday life.

As Head Chef, you will play a key role in leading and developing this journey. You are responsible not only for daily operations but also for creating menus and food experiences together with the team, where quality, creativity, and sustainability permeate every detail. The role therefore requires both strong gastronomic drive and a genuine interest in development, leadership, and teamwork.

At our company, you will work alongside dedicated colleagues in an environment where high ambitions are combined with passion, collaboration, and the desire to create the next generation of food experiences. Here, the kitchen is a place where ideas are tested, knowledge is shared, and food experiences are crafted with both heart and precision.

Who are you?

• You have education within hospitality and restaurant management with a focus on cooking or equivalent.
• You have at least 5 years of experience as a chef or equivalent.
• You have at least 2 years of experience in personnel and result responsibility.
• You should have experience working with menu planning systems.
• You have excellent knowledge of gastronomy, nutrition, kitchen economics, and waste management.
• You have analytical skills and are result-oriented.
• You have the ability to plan and structure work efficiently.
• You have the ability to lead and distribute work, as well as turn decisions into action.
• You are attentive and responsive, with good knowledge of labor law and working environment.
• You are creative and solution-oriented.
• You see your significance in satisfied guests, are positive, stress-resistant, and easy to collaborate and communicate with.
• You take responsibility through your passion for maintaining a high level of service and quality in what you deliver.
• You enjoy fast-paced days, can take initiative, and are flexible in your professional role.
• You speak and write Swedish fluently.
• You have good computer skills and knowledge of Office365.

About Compass Group

We are part of Compass Group, a world-leading provider of food, drink, and support services. Worldwide, we have over 500,000 colleagues. In Sweden, we have approximately 450 operations across the country, offering fantastic development opportunities. We offer benefits through collective agreements, including annual salary increases, insurance, and pension plans. Compass Group in Sweden generates a turnover of approximately 3 billion SEK and operates under brands such as Food & Co, Marketplace, Medirest, Amica, Chartwells, Levy Restaurants, UNISON, Eurest, and more. Compass Group Sweden is part of the Compass Group PLC group, which had a global turnover of 250 billion SEK (2022). Our customers include companies, arenas, universities, schools, healthcare, and elderly care, among others. We provide services such as food and drink, conferences, reception, cleaning, and caretaking.

Want to read more about Compass Group? Please visit our website.

Why should you choose us?
We recruit fairly! We believe that diversity, different experiences, and competencies create the best starry sky. We love service and deliver world-class service by always giving that little extra. We believe in sustainability – both for our planet and our colleagues. We deliver quality in everything we do!