Vacant job

We are looking for a new team member for Scandic Winn.

At Scandic, everyone works together to create a world-class guest experience throughout the guest's entire stay. As the Executive Head Chef, you are the one who motivates, drives, develops, and engages everyone in the team to take significant ownership of improving working methods and service as the external environment changes. We are convinced that it is when you get to develop and contribute with all your competence that we exceed guest expectations, and we also have a lot of fun at work!

What does the role entail?

In this role as Executive Head Chef, you are responsible for:

• The kitchen, where you have the overall responsibility to ensure a world-class guest experience in our food and beverage environments. This means that together with your team, you ensure a high level of service and an offering that meets the guest's needs.

You report to the General Manager and work closely with other departments as well as our other two Scandic hotels.

You lead and develop the business and employees based on the company's strategy, goals, and local conditions. You have a passion for service, and through your leadership, you inspire and motivate your employees while creating the conditions for you to create outstanding guest experiences together. As part of the daily operations, you are responsible for planning and staffing based on the business's needs. You are part of the hotel's management group, which means you have overall responsibility for the entire hotel together with your colleagues.

Who are you?

You view changes positively and have the ability to lead others through them, are flexible, and easily see solutions and build relationships. You are a leader who sees it as natural to be present at different times and days and has a holistic perspective in everything you do. You value collaboration, give regular feedback, and are communicative in your leadership style. You plan your time and work purposefully towards short- and long-term goals. As a manager here, you live by our leadership compass with Inspire, Collaborate, Build trust, and Empower as a natural part of your leadership. You live our values and act as a role model in your role.

You have previous experience leading others in a similar role, as well as relevant education and experience in the service industry. You have strong administrative skills, experience in financial planning and follow-up, and are accustomed to working with various system support tools. You also need to have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Information about the position:

The position is a permanent full-time employment.

We only accept applications via our website. All applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the last application date, which is why we ask you to apply as soon as possible. In this recruitment, we use personality tests as part of the selection process.

Bring your experience, your engagement, and your way of thinking to us – and contribute to a culture where we really care: about each other, our guests, and our planet. Welcome to Scandic!

It all starts with you. Working at one of our hotels means being part of a team where care, collaboration, and small everyday moments make a difference. You help create the warm, homely feeling that characterizes Scandic – by being present, here and now, and letting the details count.

Some days go fast, others are more predictable – no day is like the other. But what always remains is the team spirit. You support each other, solve things as they happen, and are proud of delivering quality – even when the pace is high. And when you do, guests don't just want to enjoy their stay – they want to come back.

How we work at Scandic

We are at our best when we work together – across roles, hotels, and teams – and focus on what makes a real difference in everyday life. Our values guide how we act and deliver: Be Pro, Be Bold, Be Caring, and Be You.

If you believe that fantastic hospitality is created through collaboration, consistent quality, and small well-crafted moments, you will feel right at home with us.