Overview
Sous Chef – Relocate to Sweden!
Fine Dining & BBQ Concept
Salary: 450,000 – 550,000 SEK
We are recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef across two distinct kitchen environments, a seasonal Nordic fine dining environment and a bold, American-style BBQ restaurant powered by traditional smoke and slow-cook techniques.
If you are a Sous Chef who enjoys variety, creative execution, and leading kitchen teams across different food styles, this role offers real responsibility, excellent support and scope for impact.
The Role
- Support the Head Chef in running day-to-day kitchen operations across both restaurant concepts
- Oversee prep, service and recipe execution for fine dining menus and BBQ offerings
- Help lead quality control, consistency and presentation in all dishes
- Assist with ordering, stock management and cost control
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Train, mentor and inspire kitchen staff
- Maintain calm, organised leadership in busy service periods
The operation
Fine Dining Restaurant
- Seasonal, creative Nordic menus with world-inspired touches offering multi-course tasting experiences.
- Emphasis on local produce, refined technique and elevated presentation.
- Booking-based dinner service with high standards of hospitality and culinary quality.
American BBQ Concept
- A passionate, authentic BBQ restaurant with a “100 % meat, 100 % smoke” identity.
- Cooking includes slow smoking of brisket, ribs, pulled pork and other details using custom smokers and traditional methods.
- Weekend-centric service with a vibrant, informal, high-energy atmosphere.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven Sous Chef experience in high-end restaurants or strong multi-concept kitchens
- Comfortable working in both fine dining and BBQ/smoke-focused kitchens
- Passionate about food quality, technique and creativity
- Excellent communicator with a flexible mindset
- Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor a team
- Adaptable to variable hours and seasonal workflows
The Offer
- 450,000 – 550,000 SEK per year – full-time salary paid year-round
- Variable working hours (typically 10–60 hrs per week depending on season)
- Relocation assistance to Sweden provided
- EU passport required
- English required; Swedish is a bonus
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to nicole@corecruitment.com
Job Tenure: Permanent
