Vacant job

Boqueria Göteborg is located at Götaplatsen in the heart of Gothenburg. The dining room is integrated into our open kitchen, creating a vibrant atmosphere inspired by tapas bars in London and Madrid. The bar offers a lively and cozy ambiance in the evenings. During the summer months, we also have a large outdoor terrace that provides a delightful Mediterranean atmosphere.

About the Role
As our Head Chef, you are responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, leading and developing the kitchen team, and ensuring high quality and consistent flavor in all dishes. You will plan workflows, review menus in collaboration with management, and handle ordering, ingredient management, and cost control. The role involves both operational work at the stove and strategic responsibility for kitchen routines, working environment, and guest experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and schedule kitchen staff, creating a positive and developmental work environment.
• Responsible for menu development in collaboration with restaurant management, adapting to seasons and ingredient availability.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and timing in production during lunch and dinner services.
• Plan and execute mise en place and production routines for efficient delivery to the serving area.
• Manage orders, supplier contacts, ingredient handling, and cost control.
• Maintain and follow food hygiene and HACCP routines, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and order in the kitchen.
• Make quick operational decisions when needed and act as a problem solver in stressful situations.

What We Offer

• A leading role in an engaged and collaborative team in the heart of Gothenburg.
• Opportunity to influence menus, work processes, and staff development.
• Market-competitive salary, security through collective agreements, and opportunities for further education.
• Flexible arrangement regarding full-time or part-time work, depending on agreement.

We are looking for someone who is a confident and inspiring leader with strong professional pride. You are structured, stress-resistant, and have a clear focus on quality and guest experience. You thrive both in production at the stove and in the role of developing and coaching employees.

Requirements

• Documented experience from restaurant kitchens, preferably with previous experience as a head chef or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical skills, a sense for flavor, timing, and presentation.
• Experience in menu planning, cost control, and order management.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP routines.
• Ability to work structured under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English is desirable.

Personal Qualities
You are pedagogical, communicative, and have an inclusive leadership style. You are motivated by creating high quality and a secure work environment where everyone in the team can develop. You are solution-oriented and actively contribute to the collaboration between the kitchen and the serving staff.

Application
Send your application with CV and references to us. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis — we look forward to hearing from you!