Head Chef - The Hoxton Oslo

About the role

The Hoxton is preparing to open its first Scandinavian hotel in Oslo, with 144 bedrooms and three restaurant and bar concepts including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a cocktail bar. The Head Chef leads a large, dynamic kitchen team in one of the most exciting restaurants in Oslo.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team and drive innovation and menu development.
• Control kitchen costs from labour through to the end, finding efficient solutions while keeping quality and menu integrity.
• Focus on both guest and team experience, leading by example and keeping the team involved, motivated and confident.

Required profile

• 2+ years' experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy environment, with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams across multiple outlets and kitchens.
• Passion for hospitality and creativity, with managerial skills to achieve budgeted labour and COS% KPIs.
• Positive attitude, team player and willingness to try almost everything once.

What we offer

• Food on us during shifts.
• A free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two on starting day.
• Training to settle into the role, with ongoing development.
• Time off to volunteer with partner charities and an annual diversity and inclusion calendar.
• Team get-togethers and excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the Ennismore family.