Skilled chef with a specialization in Middle Eastern cuisine

Are you a passionate chef with a flair for quality and flavor from the Middle Eastern cuisine?

We are seeking a dedicated chef for our diverse events and functions at Mena Events. Do you have experience from the professional kitchen and are you passionate about delivering high quality that resonates with traditions from different cultural landscapes such as the Middle East, the Balkans, North Africa, so you may be the one we are looking for.

At Mena Events we create memorable experiences for our guests, whether it is for weddings, engagements, Henna or birthdays. For us, gastronomy is an important part of the holistic experience, and we never compromise on quality, taste, and presentation.

You will become part of a passionate team where the pace can be high, but the mood is always good. We help each other and take pride in creating a strong sense of community in the kitchen.

What do we offer you?

• A working environment with high professionalism, room for creativity and good energy.
• Great variation in tasks – from classic reception buffets to modern presentations of Middle Eastern dishes.
• Close collaboration with both the kitchen and service teams.
• A workplace where well-being, quality and collaboration go hand in hand.
• Opportunity to influence menus and development.

Important to know

Working hours are varied , and you should expect day, evening and weekend work . Therefore we are looking for a flexible colleague who thrives with varied hours and understands that the work follows the guests' needs.

About you

• You have a background as a skilled chef in the Middle Eastern kitchen and preferably experience from events/banquets.
• You work in a structured way, have a handle on your mise en place, and are clear-headed – even when it gets fast-paced.
• You are engaged, reliable and contribute to a good working environment.
• You have an eye for detail and pride in your food – both taste and presentation.

Your primary responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of menus for receptions and events.
• Plating of buffets.
• Planning and coordination of workstations and ingredients.
• Cleaning up and cleaning according to applicable standards.
• Menu development and optimization of workflows.

Does this sound like something for you?

Then send your CV and a short application to [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!