Head Chef for a new canteen at a training centre in Esbjerg – make your mark from day one

Do you want to lead our new Food&Co canteen, where you will have the opportunity to shape both the food, the workflows and everyday life from the start? And do you thrive in a role where you both cook, lead your team and have an eye for a great guest experience?

Then it might be you we are looking for as head of kitchen for our new canteen, which we have just taken over.

Be part of building a new daily routine

The training centre specializes in courses within the military and offshore sector and offers a wonderful setting. Here we will every day ensure tasty food and good service for the centre's instructors and guests.

As head of kitchen you will be involved from the start and have the opportunity to set the direction for the new canteen. You will lead three colleagues – two chefs and a kitchen assistant.

We place emphasis on good culinary craftsmanship, a well-functioning operation and close collaboration, where everyone contributes to the joint task.

A role close to both the kitchen, the team and the guests

As head of kitchen you are responsible for the daily operations and get to cover the whole kitchen. You are yourself an active part of the production, while creating structure, distributing tasks and ensuring that the team has good conditions to succeed.

At the same time you will have great freedom to imprint your gastronomic touch on the canteen with attention to both the guests and the client’s wishes.

You will among other things

• Lead, motivate and develop your three colleagues and foster close collaboration
• Plan and prepare varied food with a focus on taste, quality and good ingredients
• Ensure structure, quality and a good flow in daily operations
• Be close to the guests and contribute to a welcoming service experience
• Have an overview of, among other things, finance, procurement, inventory, self-checks and other administrative tasks

You will work closely with the client manager, with whom you will continuously spar on both operations, leadership and development.

Who are you?

You are a qualified chef with experience as a head of kitchen from a canteen, a large kitchen or another professional kitchen – or an experienced sous-chef who is ready for the next step.

You work efficiently and in a structured way – both independently and together with your colleagues. In addition, we value that you:

• Are gastronomically ambitious and take pride in delivering high-quality food
• Take responsibility and lead by example – professionally and personally
• Are visible and present in collaboration with colleagues and the client
• Have a good overview and ensure a good flow – even when the pace picks up
• Understand and speak Danish

What you can look forward to

• A permanent position of 37 hours per week
• Opportunity to help shape a new canteen and put your mark on everyday life
• Good working hours: Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00
• A strong back-office in Compass Group with good opportunities for sparring and professional development
• Employment as an office-based employee with pay according to qualifications, 12% pension and a health scheme

Ready to be part of it from the start?

Then send your CV with a few words about yourself today.

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and look forward to welcoming our new head of kitchen as soon as possible – but we will wait for the right candidate.