HEAD CHEF

Are you passionate about your craft and capable of leading a team of chefs? Then join the team at Madklubben Odense 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. As we offer catering and outside catering services, these tasks will also be part of your responsibilities.

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.

As a head chef with us, we offer

• A dynamic and exciting workplace.

• A creative work environment.

• The opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients in a great kitchen.
• Excellent working conditions where well-being is always a priority.
• A competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Support, advice, and guidance in your daily work.
• A well-structured work schedule.
• Internal and external courses and leadership development.
• Plenty of employee benefits, including a 50% discount at all our restaurants and social events.
• You will become an important part of a large company and a vast network of professionals.
• Close and developmental collaboration with the operations manager.

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

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.