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Head Chef at Scandic Värnamo – Help Us Develop Our Dining Experience

At Scandic Värnamo, we are looking for a chef who wants to put their personal stamp on our culinary operations. We are a hotel with 121 rooms, an engaged team, and high ambitions. We are now looking for you who want to help develop our kitchen, our working methods, and our dining experiences for our guests.

We currently do not operate an open restaurant, but rather serve groups, conferences, parties, and events. Our hotel is open 24/7, all year round!

We believe in hearty, delicious, and well-prepared food made with care, quality, and pride. Food that guests long to return to.

About the role

We are looking for someone who wants to take significant responsibility in a smaller kitchen where you have the opportunity to influence and develop the business. The role involves both operational work in the kitchen and responsibility for planning, structure, and development with varying working hours.

Your tasks will include, among other things:

• Preparing our evening menu
• Conference lunches and conference catering
• Cold cuts buffets and weekend service
• Producing products for our shop
• Dinners for groups and parties
• Events and party arrangements on special occasions
• Menu planning and development of offerings
• Purchasing and ordering
• Stock management and inventory
• Self-control and food safety
• Work with sustainability, waste reduction, and upcycling

Who are you?

To thrive with us, we believe you are:

• Independent and used to taking responsibility
• Engaged and solution-oriented
• A skilled cook with pride in your craft

You enjoy working close to the operations, see opportunities instead of obstacles, and appreciate the chance to help build something over time.

You have experience from the restaurant, hotel, or conference industry and feel confident in both production and planning.

Why choose Scandic Värnamo

This is an opportunity for you if you want to have real influence.

We are not just looking for someone to cook within given frameworks. We are looking for someone who wants to help create those frameworks.

With us, you get the chance to:

• Help build structure and working methods from scratch
• Develop menus and food concepts
• Work in a small team with a big heart
• Influence the future development of the business
• Focus on good, honest, and appreciated food
• Work together with colleagues who possess great competence in beverages, service, and events

We are convinced that the right person can help us take the next step in our development and create dining experiences that our guests will remember. With us, you become a key person who, with long-term commitment, helps build the future culinary journey at Scandic Värnamo.

About the position

• Permanent full-time position
• Start date according to agreement
• We would love for you to start as soon as possible, but we prefer to wait for the right person rather than hire too quickly.

Apply today! We process all applications on an ongoing basis, and you, who are a trained chef with at least 5 years of kitchen experience, are welcome to apply.