HEAD CHEF

Are you passionate about your craft and capable of leading a team of chefs? Then join our team in Aarhus today.

The job

As a head chef at Madklubben, you are overall responsible for the kitchen's operations and staff. This means you must be able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a cool and composed demeanor.

In addition to running service with your team, the role involves leading your cooks and assistants. Your daily tasks will include, but are not limited to, scheduling, developing new dishes and menus, financial management, ordering supplies, cleaning, follow-up, hygiene, and self-inspection.

You will spend most of your time on the floor, working closely with your team. You are responsible for and actively involved in the development and training of everyone on the team.

Success means running an evening with fantastic food, served on time with good humor, and with happy colleagues who feel motivated, inspired, and appreciated in your company.

We are looking for

• You have previous experience as a leader in a kitchen.
• You are a skilled craftsman and an enthusiastic expert with a genuine interest in detail and flavor.
• You always work with a positive attitude and see challenges rather than problems.
• You are good at time management and prioritizing your tasks.
• You are a strong leader and a competent manager with a desire to learn new things.
• You are competitive and thrive with KPI measurements of your and your team's performance.
• You are accustomed to a busy environment and high volume, and you are prepared to adapt when required.
• You like to lead a team that delivers every day and always keep a cool head.
• You are imaginative and creative and will go the extra mile to ensure an experience beyond expectations for all our guests.
• The team is international, so you need to be able to speak and understand both Danish and English.
• Experience with Southern European cuisine is an advantage.

If you are interested in a specific restaurant, please provide that in your application.

We offer

You will be part of a group with over 40 restaurants, where you will find strong support to help you become better and more successful, as well as a range of monthly social activities across the group. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Salary:
  An exceptionally attractive salary package can be offered based on qualifications, including health insurance.
• Pension:
  10% company-paid.
• Employee Benefits: You and up to 6 guests dine with a 50% discount at all Madklubben restaurants (excluding Fridays).
• Further Education:
  We have a partnership with ASNAES VANGSTRUP, allowing you to supplement with relevant company-paid education.
• Monthly Social Events:
  Monthly social events across the group.

Application deadline: As soon as possible  
We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and will hire as soon as we find the right candidate, so don't hesitate to send your application today.  

Start date: By agreement

Do you have questions about the position? Contact Culinary Director Peter at peter@madklubben.dk.

About Madklubben

Madklubben is one large family of restaurants spread across the country.

Since opening our first restaurant in 2007, we have aimed to make dining out accessible to more people in Denmark. With well over a million visitors each year, we are well on our way. We employ several thousand people across 40+ restaurants and have ambitions for even more. That’s why we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are eager to join Madklubben.