Vacant job

Are you a passionate chef who cares about quality, details, and memorable dining experiences?

Åkerblads is an exclusive hotel welcoming weekend guests as well as business and conference guests with high expectations for service, taste, and the overall experience. We are now looking for an engaged Chef who wants to deliver high-level gastronomy – every day.

The Company

Åkerblads Inn, Hotel & SPA is a family-owned business that has been in the family since the 1400s.

Today, the 19th–22nd generation of the Åkerblad family works with a strong team to offer guests an unforgettable experience.

The hotel is located in the beautiful and highly regarded Tällberg in Dalarna. For over 100 years, this location has been a destination for celebrities, royalty, and people seeking a moment of peace and harmony.

Åkerblads Inn, Hotel & SPA consists of 73 unique and personally decorated guest rooms, as well as an Inn offering locally produced ingredients of high standard and class for both weekend and conference guests. The hotel is currently classified as a four-star property and aims for continuous development, where quality is one of the cornerstones.

Our latest addition to the company is the Spa department, where we offer 3 therapy rooms, 1 duo treatment room, hydrotherapy baths, and a spa suite with its own bubble pool and sauna. The spa's water experience welcomes guests with a brand new pool area featuring indoor and outdoor swimming year-round. The SPA concept also includes a fully equipped gym, sauna, relaxation areas, product shop, and pool bar.

About the Role

Chef for Åkerblads kitchen – Gastronomy in an exclusive hotel environment.

As a chef with us, you work in a dynamic hotel environment where the pace varies between elegant weekend dinners, well-planned conference meals, and events. You are an important part of the team and contribute to ensuring that every dish meets the highest quality standards – both in taste and presentation.

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, driven, and has a strong sense for ingredients and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Preparing à la carte, conference menus, and order menus
• Ensuring quality, presentation, and taste according to the hotel's standards
• Preparations and mise en place before service
• Collaboration with the kitchen team and serving staff
• Contributing to menu development and creative ideas
• Following hygiene and food safety routines

We are looking for someone who

• Has education and/or experience as a chef
• Has worked in restaurants or hotels with high quality requirements
• Is stress-resistant and thrives in a varying pace
• Is meticulous, structured, and solution-oriented
• Has a genuine interest in gastronomy and ingredients
• Is a team player with a positive attitude

We offer

• An exclusive and inspiring work environment
• The opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients
• A professional and engaged team
• Development opportunities within the business
• Competitive terms

The position is full-time with varying working hours (day, evening, weekend & public holidays).

Do you want to be part of creating first-class experiences for our guests?

Send your application with CV and cover letter to us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Application

Send your application with CV and cover letter by June 12th to [email protected] with the subject "Chef". If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact us. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Salary and start date are negotiable.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks.

By applying for a position with us, you acknowledge and agree to this.

The position is full-time, and all our permanent positions include an initial probationary period.

We warmly welcome your application & we hope you will enjoy being part of our team!