Executive Chef - Vacant

We are looking for a Executive Chef to TAK

The food at TAK is something that we call “Modern Scandinavian food that is inspired by Japanese cooking methods and flavors”.
We use locally produced products which are carefully selected by season. With a genuine craft in every detail, we want to create a dining experience beyond the usual.

The culinary kitchen at TAK has been developed and refined since the start of 2017 and now we are looking for an Executive Chef that will lead the kitchen and take the next step together with us. We are looking for someone who has extensive knowledge in leadership, organization and the most important, kitchen administration. 

In the role of Executive Chef you are ultimately responsible for that culinary and gastronomic journey. You are the visionary leader who supports your team with a warm heart and inspires creativity that leads to constant development. You possess great knowledge in leadership and are driven not only by developing experiences, but people as well.

Below, we have summarized some of the responsibilities for the role and some personal characteristics that are important that you have: 

The main responsibilities in the role as Executive Chef:

• Fully responsible for the kitchen 
• Responsible for ensuring the preparation and planning for the kitchen operation 
• Responsible for ensuring that the kitchen provides the highest quality of food
• Together with the Culinary Director responsible for the development of new menus
• Responsible for consistency of food production and service performance. 
• Responsible for kitchen performance 
• Responsible for kitchen finance, cost control and food stock
• Point of Contact with all Food suppliers
   

Important personal characteristics in the role as Executive Chef:

• You are a leader that inspire your team
• You are passionate about leadership and believe success is a team effort
• Honesty and trust are fundamental values for you.
• You see challenges as positive and develop from them
• You are driven by developing your team
• Humble, respectful and clear communication is a strong characteristic of yours
   

Needed qualifications to apply for the role as a Executive Chef: 

• Completed studies in a Culinary school
• Minimum of 3 years of working as Head chef or higher kitchen positions
• You have an extensive knowledge of different food products and gastronomy
• You work structured and organized
• Experience from big production restaurants with a high tempo in the kitchen
• You must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English

 Competences and qualities that are meritorious:

• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and gastronomy
• Large contact network of chefs in the industry
• Experience of work outside Sweden, as a chef
• Kitchen financial education through a certified school
• Food & Beverage revenue management 
• Leadership training of any kind
  
   

The position is a full time 100% contract and the working hours for the role will be days, evenings and weekends based on the restaurant's operations. TAK values a good and healthy work environment, so your working hours will be adjusted so that you have a good life balance.

Benefits

As a full time employee at TAK you are also a member of Nordic Hotels & Resort, which gives you a lot of benefits.  Here are some of them:

• Health and wellness benefits and access to our sister hotels gym
• Four free nights per year, at a hotel of your choice, in our Hotel Chain 
• Staff prices in all the chain restaurants (Strawberry) 
• Staff prices in all the chain hotels (Strawberry)  
• Inspirational dinners in other restaurants
• Be part of an exciting growing restaurant
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career growth

We look forward to receiving your application!