Our kitchen is located in the middle of the West Gothic soil with ingredients from our local area, the menu changes according to the season and Lilla Slottsträdgården, which is our own KRAV-certified garden. A fantastic asset in the daily work. The location's proximity to history creates inspiration for the culinary experiences of the future. In collaboration with you, we want to move forward in our development journey!

About the service

As Head Chef, you have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You'll ensure the smooth running of the kitchen through effective work planning and be responsible for ensuring the department meets its targets. You work closely with your colleagues and always strive to create the best possible experience for our guests. Reporting and working closely with the destination's Hotel and Restaurant Manager.

Your main areas of work

• Plan and organise the daily operation and staffing of the kitchen
• Purchasing and invoice management and contact with suppliers
• Develop and create new, exciting menus based on seasonality and tradition
• Calculating and controlling raw material costs to optimise kitchen profitability
• Ensure high quality of food handling and follow current hygiene procedures
• Systematic work environment management to maintain a safe and pleasant working environment
• Follow up on guest feedback and actively work to improve guest satisfaction
• Develop meals based on sustainability, local and/or organic ingredients

About you

We are looking for you who have a great passion for cooking and a natural aptitude for leadership. You thrive in a dynamic environment and have the ability to inspire and lead your team. You are also unpretentious and ready to support in all areas of the kitchen and restaurant when needed. You are a team player who puts the team's work environment and the guest experience first. As a chef, you are expected to be driven by development and open to working together on new projects and events. We highly value your social skills.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as a chef or in a similar management role in the catering industry
• Good knowledge of kitchen economy, raw material calculation and cost control
• Experience and ability to work on creating menus based on sustainable, local and/or organic ingredients, which both impress and surprise our guests
• Good leadership and co-operation skills
• Good knowledge in scheduling and staff planning
• Quality conscious, innovative and constantly looking for improvements
• Moon on the work environment and health of employees
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends when required. Evening and weekend work is part of the service, with scheduling adapted to the needs of the business

We offer

• Fantastic working environment close to the natural and cultural heritage of Läckö
• A team of enthusiastic employees in one of the country's finest destinations
• Possibility to plan your own working hours.
• A dynamic work environment with great development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with great ingredients in a modern kitchen with a focus on quality
• Good staff benefits

Welcome with your application, including a cover letter and CV. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so send in your application today!

We decline any form of contact from advertisers in connection with this recruitment.

Scope:                         Full time
Duration:                        Temporary
Form of employment:               Permanent or fixed-term contract

Deadline for applications:          16 Apr. 2026 (in 30 days)
Enter reference:                    Chef in your application
Send your application to:       jobb@lackoslott.se

Language:                                 Swedish and English are required
Driving licence:                              B driving licence is required
Salary type:                              Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly wage.

Contact:

Jan Malmgren, Managing Director
jan.malmgren@lackoslott.se
0510-48 46 60

Henrik Nuñez Fredriksson, Hotel and Restaurant Manager
henrik.fredriksson@lackoslott.se
0705-78 99 67