Hallernes Smørrebrød is looking for a head chef and development chef for the central kitchen in Kødbyen
About the position
Hallernes Smørrebrød is looking for a head chef and development chef for the central kitchen in Kødbyen.
Are you passionate about classic Danish cuisine and dreaming of an exciting chef job with responsibility, creative freedom and working hours that allow you to enjoy life outside the kitchen?
Can you combine quality and creativity with efficient production on a larger scale? And do you thrive in a central role where you need to lead a kitchen team, develop new dishes, and collaborate across an organization?
At Hallernes Smørrebrød, you have the opportunity to combine your passion for gastronomy with a daily routine where work hours typically run from Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This means more time for family, friends, and leisure activities, without having to compromise on your gastronomic ambitions.
As a chef and development cook, you will play a central role at Hallernes Smørrebrød. You will be responsible for the daily operation and management of our central kitchen, while also having the opportunity to add your gastronomic touch to our products and further develop our food concept. You will be an important link between the central kitchen, our departments, and our external partners.
Therefore, we are looking for a profile who has their hands on the right things, can create structure in a busy everyday life, and at the same time has ambitions to develop the classic Danish cuisine.
Your key tasks
Daily management, planning and optimization of production in the central kitchen
Ensure high and consistent quality in all products across our departments
Develop and refine recipes, dishes and concepts based on the classic Danish cuisine
Ensure efficient workflows and production processes with a focus on quality, raw material utilization and economics
To be a strong communicative and professional link between the central kitchen, our departments and management
Working professionally and with a service-minded attitude with both internal colleagues and external partners
Lead, motivate and develop the employees in the kitchen
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and self-control
Participate actively in the production and lead by example as a professional role model
We are looking for you who
Is a skilled chef and has extensive experience from professional kitchens
Has experience with larger kitchen productions and understands how to combine quality, efficiency and structure
Has experience in kitchen management and thrives on taking on responsibility
Has a great passion for the classic Danish cuisine and a desire to develop and innovate it
Is creative, quality-conscious and has a strong gastronomic foundation
Is structured and has a good overview, even when there are many balls in the air
Communicates clearly, professionally and respectfully across different professional groups
Is collaborative, service-oriented, and understands the importance of good relationships, both internally and externally
Have a driver's license (category B)
Can obtain the necessary security clearance to work with our partners
The most important thing for us is that you have both a passion for food, an understanding of the operation, and the ability to bring people together around a common goal.
We offer
Attractive working hours, typically Monday to Friday between 7:00 and 15:00, with free time most evenings and weekends
A workday where there is room for both gastronomic ambitions and a good private life
A central and influential position in a company with strong Danish food traditions and ambitions for continued development
The opportunity to add your own touch to our gastronomic direction and product development
A varied everyday life with leadership, production, development and collaboration across the organization
Talented and dedicated colleagues with a great passion for food and good craftsmanship
An informal working environment with high ceilings, short decision-making paths, and room for good ideas
Possibility for both professional and personal development
A full-time position with salary based on qualifications
About Hallernes Smørrebrød
Hallernes Smørrebrød has been serving classic Danish smørrebrød with respect for tradition, good craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients since 2012. Today we have several branches in Copenhagen and the surrounding area, and our central kitchen in Kødbyen plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, consistency and development across the entire company. We are proud of our Danish food traditions, but we also believe that classic cuisine can be developed and renewed without losing its authenticity.
How to apply
Sounds like something for you? Then we would very much like to hear from you!
Workplace: Hallernes Smørrebrød’s central kitchen, Kødbyen, Copenhagen V. Work hours are primarily weekdays between 7:00 and 15:00, with work outside these hours possible as needed. Appointment as soon as possible or by agreement.
To apply, click on “Apply now” and send your application and CV. We hold interviews on an ongoing basis.
Be part of developing the future of classic Danish cuisine, with respect for traditions, a willingness to embrace new ideas, and time to enjoy life outside the kitchen.
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Application deadline: Ongoing