Executive Chef

2 months ago


Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden Restaurang Basta Falun AB Full time

About Us

Restaurang Basta Falun AB is a casual dining restaurant brand that offers great guest experiences in beautifully designed places. We are a family of 400 amazing people that keeps growing, serving over 3000 guests daily across our 9 trattorias.

Our Culture and Values

We believe we work with people, not food. Our core values: Trust, Inclusion, Passion & Entrepreneurship are guiding lights in everything we do. We have a genuine commitment to make sure everyone in the family feels included.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Head Chef who knows their way around à la carte menus and has a real passion for cooking, especially Italian cuisine. If you love working with high-quality ingredients from Italy and Sweden and enjoy creating dishes from scratch, this is the place for you.

Main Responsibilities

  • Supervise and take part in the preparation and production of all food products
  • Inspect all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
  • Inspect products quality during and after preparation, and make adjustments as required
  • Schedule and manage kitchen staff shifts
  • Control kitchen costs to ensure that the restaurant meets budget and increase profitability
  • Monitor ordering and receiving food products and other supplies as required for daily operations
  • Planning & leading the recruitment process of BOH team members according to business needs
  • Ensure that kitchen staff is trained according to company standards
  • Create new standards and procedures for all aspects of kitchen operations where existing quality standards don't meet or exceed guests expectations
  • Ensure that the kitchen complies with health and safety regulations
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working conditions through personal inspection and by following the kitchen's preventive maintenance programs
  • Plan and develop menus in coordination with the Group head chef
  • Observe compliance with the company's policies and procedures, as well as, governmental laws and regulations
  • Control kitchen maintenance, repairs and other related expenses

Requirements

  • Attention to detail
  • Great leadership
  • Analytical & time management skills
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Rewarding monthly salary + tips
  • Head chef bonus scheme
  • 5000 sek referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague
  • Delicious team meals and bottomless soft drinks on shifts
  • Flexible contracts tailored to your needs
  • Best on the market growth opportunities
  • Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations
  • Full onboarding, cross training and tailored career development plan
  • Work-life balance, 2 weeks schedule ahead, once a month weekend off
  • The unforgettable annual Gala party and team nights out
  • International trips and possibility to work abroad