Sous Chef at Slottsgården

Slottsgården is a family-owned boutique hotel with a restaurant, bar, and event operations, beautifully located next to Vadstena Castle and the shores of Lake Vättern. Here, historic surroundings meet modern design in a personal environment where each hotel room has its own character and every guest should feel at home. We are passionate about food, beverages, and hospitality, and we want to create experiences that guests will remember—whether they visit us for dinner, a weekend getaway, a wedding, or a conference. As a family business, we are characterized by short decision-making processes, great commitment, and a desire to continuously develop both our operations and ourselves. Do you want to be part of developing a kitchen where quality, creativity, and guest experience are at the center? As Sous Chef at Slottsgården, you will be the Head Chef's closest colleague and an important leader in daily operations. You work operatively in the kitchen while contributing structure, planning, and development. With us, you have the opportunity to influence menus, work methods, guest experiences, and help shape the future of our operations. We're looking for someone driven by high-quality cooking, who enjoys taking responsibility and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. You will help plan menus, develop new dishes and concepts, and ensure that quality, ingredient handling, and workflows maintain a high standard. You also have an eye for structure and economics through work with ordering, inventory, and waste control. Because we are a smaller and flexible operation, your role will be both varied and developmental. In addition to daily restaurant operations, you will participate in our weddings, conferences, events, and catering assignments. You work closely with other departments and help ensure that every guest receives an experience that exceeds expectations. We offer considerable room for influence. We're therefore looking for someone who enjoys sharing new ideas, wants to develop the business together with us, and finds it just as rewarding to inspire your colleagues as to prepare really good food. We're looking for you who Have several years of experience as a chef and preferably previous experience in a leadership role. Are a confident and inspiring leader who helps people grow. Have a genuine interest in food, ingredients, and flavors. Are organized and find it easy to plan and prioritize. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and see solutions when circumstances change. Have good collaboration skills and contribute to a positive work environment. Want to develop both yourself and the business. Why you'll thrive with us At Slottsgården, you become part of an engaged family business where ideas are valued and decision-making processes are short. We believe in freedom with responsibility, close collaboration, and leadership built on trust. Here, you have the opportunity to make an impact, develop yourself, and help create food and guest experiences that make our guests want to return.

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