Assistant Head Chef at Nykredit – help lead professionally and personally in an ambitious kitchen

Would you like to take responsibility for both people and daily operations in a kitchen with high ambitions and a strong team?

Then perhaps you are the one we are looking for as our new Assistant Head of Kitchen.

A food hall and event catering at a high level – and a team that lifts together

At Nykredit we operate a large and lively food hall where we serve lunch to around 1,500 staff and guests every day. In addition, we are responsible for extensive meeting catering typically for 20–200 people per day, corporate events and larger events, as well as a large service sale of homemade and ready-made products.

You will be part of a team of around 30 colleagues in the kitchen and washing-up. The atmosphere is good, and we emphasize that there is room for everyone. We are many nationalities, so both Danish and English are spoken in the kitchen, and everyone can contribute ideas for e.g. menus, products and solutions.

Your role with us

As Assistant Head of Kitchen you will be a central link between the Head of Kitchen, three sous-chefs and the kitchen's cooks. You have an important role in daily operations and help ensure that production runs efficiently, is structured and of high quality across the kitchen.

You have an overall overview of the day's production, move around the various stations and ensure that colleagues are well prepared for their tasks. You also closely monitor the quality of both products and workflows and step in when questions or challenges arise – always in close collaboration with the Head of Kitchen.

You spend about 85% of your time in the kitchen, while the remaining 15% goes to administrative tasks and planning. In addition, you contribute to the further development of our food hall, meeting catering and events, so we continue to deliver a strong and cohesive guest experience.

Your tasks include, among others

• Lead and motivate the team with a focus on professionalism and job satisfaction
• Ensure overview, structure and good flow in daily production
• Follow up on the quality of products, workflows and presentation
• Contribute to development and learning in the team

Who are we looking for?

You are a skilled chef with a minimum of five years' experience in a professional kitchen and have leadership experience such as sous-chef or head of kitchen. You work in a structured way and keep an overview, even when several tasks and needs must be handled at the same time. In addition, we would like you to:

• Have a listening and inclusive leadership style
• Be gastronomically ambitious with a sense for both quality, detail and the whole
• Communicate clearly and thrive on making decisions in a dynamic daily life
• Approach tasks, colleagues and partners with a positive attitude

Working hours

Your working hours are Monday to Friday 06:30-14:24. In addition, you must be able to attend some evening events during the year. They are planned well in advance.

Why should you choose us?

With us you get an exciting role with both gastronomic and managerial responsibility in a kitchen where community, professional pride and responsibility for one another are a natural part of everyday life. You also get the opportunity to help set the direction for a large food hall and develop yourself both personally and professionally.

In addition we offer

• A permanent position of 37 hours per week
• A solid back-office in Compass Group with opportunities for courses and education in both gastronomy and leadership
• Good employment terms according to collective agreement with 11% employer-paid pension, 10% flex account, health scheme and staff discounts

Ready for the next step?

Send your CV today – we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and hire as soon as we have found the right person.

We look forward to warmly welcoming our new colleague to the team as soon as possible or by agreement.