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Are you passionate about high-level gastronomy, but tired of just writing menus at a desk? Do you want strategic overall responsibility for a entire food destination, while also loving to be in the thick of operations, feeling the pulse, and holding the pots?

At Nääs Fabriker, we have a vision: to make our destination one of Sweden's most talked-about and appreciated places for food and drink experiences. We are now looking for our next key person to lead the culinary journey forward.

About the Role

This is not a purely administrative management position – it is a dynamic hybrid role for an unpretentious and goal-oriented leader. As Destination Head Chef & Concept Manager, you will be part of our operational management team and report directly to the Hotel Director. You have the overarching, strategic responsibility for shaping, developing, and coordinating all food and snack concepts on the premises. At the same time, a significant part of your daily routine involves working actively, operationally, and visibly in the day-to-day operations at our units.

• Scope: 100%.
• Location: Nääs Fabriker.
• Working hours: Varying (evenings and weekends are a natural part of our dynamic operations).

Your Specific Business Areas & Concrete Tasks

You coordinate and create a red thread between the destination's unique units:

• Concept & Taste: You develop existing and new food concepts, set seasonal menus, and ensure an uncompromising taste profile for all kitchens (including the Factory Kitchen, which is operationally led by a subordinate head chef).
• Our Unique Units: You manage and develop the Factory Kitchen, Pannhuset (incl. Coffee Roastery), Bröd & Malt (bakery/brewery/confectionery), our Food Studios with cooking courses, the new multi-arena Vadden, as well as our mobile Foodtrucks and Pop-ups.
• Economics & Logistics: You control purchasing via the Nores collaboration, optimize scheduling and pricing, and are responsible for achieving economic goals per area.
• Coordination: You coordinate staff, logistics, and resources for major events, weddings, Christmas buffets, and brunch buffets.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone with a documented chef's soul at their core, but who has also grown into a strong business and economic mindset. To thrive and succeed here, you should identify with the following:

• Execution Power and "Do-er" Mentality: You go from idea to action without a warm-up period. You develop best by doing, testing, and showing the way. You thrive when you can combine strategic planning with rolling up your sleeves in the heat of the moment.
• Proud Craftsmanship & Uncompromising Quality: You are passionate about ensuring that every single plate and appetizer leaving the kitchen is a taste experience for the guest.
• Right Attitude & Leadership: We don't complain here – we solve tasks together. You are a coaching and unpretentious leader who implements a proud, professional, and inclusive kitchen culture. You ensure that every employee understands their value and makes a difference every day.
• Experience & Structure: You have several years of experience in a leading, operational head chef or operations role at a larger restaurant or destination. You are accustomed to data-driven working methods, have strong analytical skills, and are fluent in both Swedish and English.

What Do We Offer You?

One of West Sweden's most dynamic, beautiful, and exciting workplaces where no day is like the other. You get the chance to put your own stamp on well-known concepts, work with fantastic ingredients (and own resources like our own bakery, brewery, and coffee roastery), and join a driven management team that shares the motto "sales comes first" with the guest experience at heart.

Are You the One We Are Looking For?

If you have the energy, craftsmanship skills, and the desire to make a real difference – do not hesitate. Send in your application today!

Join us on our journey to become Sweden's most talked-about food and drink destination!