Vacant job

Slottsgården is a family-owned boutique hotel featuring a restaurant, bar, and event venue, beautifully situated next to Vadstena Castle and the shores of Lake Vättern. Here, historical surroundings meet modern design in a personal environment where every hotel room has its own character and every guest feels at home. We are passionate about food, drink, and hospitality, and we aim to create memorable experiences for our guests – whether they visit us for dinner, a weekend getaway, a wedding, or a conference. As a family business, we are characterized by short decision-making paths, high engagement, and a desire to continuously develop both the business and each other.

Do you want to help develop a kitchen where quality, creativity, and guest experience are at the center?

As Sous Chef at Slottsgården, you will be the Head Chef's closest colleague and a key leader in daily operations. You will work operationally in the kitchen while contributing structure, planning, and development. Here, you will have the opportunity to influence menus, working methods, and the guest experience, helping to shape the future of the business.

We are looking for someone driven by high-quality cooking, who enjoys taking responsibility and thrives in an environment where no two days are alike.

You will help plan menus, develop new dishes and concepts, and ensure that quality, ingredient handling, and workflows maintain a high standard. You also have an eye for structure and economics through working with orders, inventory, and waste control.

Since we are a small and flexible operation, your role will be both varied and developmental. In addition to the daily restaurant operations, you will be involved in our weddings, conferences, events, and catering assignments. You will collaborate closely with other departments and contribute to ensuring every guest receives an experience that exceeds expectations.

At our hotel, there is ample room to make an impact. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is eager to bring new ideas, wants to develop the business together with us, and finds as much joy in inspiring colleagues as in cooking delicious food.

We are looking for someone who

• Has several years of experience as a chef, preferably with prior experience in a leadership role.
• Is a confident and inspiring leader who helps people grow.
• Has a genuine interest in food, ingredients, and flavors.
• Is structured and good at planning and prioritizing.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and finds solutions when conditions change.
• Has good collaboration skills and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Wants to develop both themselves and the business.

Why you will thrive with us

At Slottsgården, you will become part of an engaged family business where ideas are valued and decision-making paths are short. We believe in freedom with responsibility, close collaboration, and leadership based on trust. Here, you will have the opportunity to make an impact, develop professionally, and help create food and guest experiences that make our guests want to return.