Vacant job

Do you love classic cooking, quality ingredients, and a workplace with heart, pace, and community?

Then you might be our next Head Chef at Hygge Restaurant & Bar – a Danish restaurant located in the heart of Helsingborg, focusing on smørrebrød, Danish classics, and well-prepared à la carte dishes in a warm and family-friendly environment.

We are looking for an engaged and self-reliant Head Chef who wants to help develop our kitchen and operations. You will have significant responsibility for the daily kitchen operations and become a key part of our team.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and distribute daily tasks in the kitchen
• Schedule and plan staff for the kitchen team
• Responsible for orders, purchasing, and inventory management
• Ensure quality, routines, and sound economics in the kitchen
• Participate actively in daily cooking
• Contribute to menu development and bring creative ideas
• Ensure hygiene and food safety routines are followed

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience working in a kitchen, preferably in a leadership role
• Is self-reliant, structured, and responsible
• Has a genuine interest in food and appreciates classic cooking
• Is creative and enjoys developing both dishes and operations
• Thrives in a small team where everyone helps each other
• Has good skills in planning, organizing, and taking initiative

Advantageous Qualifications

• Experience with traditional Swedish home cooking (husmanskost)
• Experience with Nordic or Danish cooking
• Previous experience in personnel management, scheduling, and purchasing

We Offer

• A family-friendly workplace with heart, community, and short decision-making paths
• Opportunity to help develop menus, concepts, and working methods
• Fair conditions and an employer who values professional skill and engagement
• Great opportunity to influence operations and put your own mark on the kitchen
• A tight-knit team where everyone helps each other and works towards the same goal
• Work with quality ingredients and classic flavors with Danish and Nordic inspiration

At Hygge Restaurant & Bar, you will have the opportunity to combine leadership, passion for food, and creativity in a restaurant with a clear identity and loyal customers.

Position: Head Chef

Location: Helsingborg

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: According to agreement

Application

Send your application and CV to [email protected] and mark the application with "Head Chef Hygge".

We are conducting ongoing interviews and look forward to welcoming our next Head Chef to the Hygge family.

We look forward to receiving your application!