Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen

About the role

Storfjord Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux member with Two Michelin Keys, is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join its kitchen team. Working closely with the Executive Head Chef, you will help run the kitchen every day, support the team and ensure consistently high standards. The cuisine is rooted in Nordic traditions, using local ingredients, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, private dining, events and culinary experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Take an active role in daily kitchen operations and service
• Support the Executive Head Chef in leading and developing the kitchen team, and act as deputy when required
• Ensure high standards of quality, presentation and guest experience
• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal development and new culinary concepts
• Support, guide and mentor chefs and apprentices
• Assist with ordering, stock control and inventory management
• Maintain high standards of food safety and HACCP compliance
• Contribute to private dining, special events and culinary concepts across the hotel and the group
• Foster a positive, professional and inspiring kitchen environment

Required profile

• Professional chef qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
• Experience in fine dining, high-end restaurants or quality-driven à la carte kitchens
• Strong interest in Nordic cuisine, seasonal ingredients and local produce
• Fluent spoken and written English; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage
• Valid driver's licence preferred

Required skills

• Leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-end kitchen

What we offer

• A key role in a passionate kitchen team with varied, hands-on work
• The chance to influence and develop culinary concepts
• Daytime, evening and weekend working hours
• Pension and insurance schemes, and professional development within the 62°NORD group
• Assistance with accommodation if required