Founding Head chef - Amore Malmö

Founding Head Chef — Amore Malmö

We open in March 2026 and we’re hiring a Founding Head Chef to build the kitchen from the ground up—menu, culture, systems, and standards. If Italian cuisine is your language and you lead with both heart and numbers, let’s talk.

Why you’ll love it

• Creative freedom & real influence — design the menu, set routines, and shape a respectful, high-energy kitchen culture.
• Italian soul + modern creativity — honour the classics while crafting your own signatures.
• Work-life you can live with — no split shifts, two consecutive days off weekly, every other weekend off guaranteed.
• Real growth — a clear pathway to Culinary Lead / Culinary Director (multi-site) within 12–24 months as Amore Malmö scales.

What you’ll do

• Lead day-to-day service; recruit, train, and coach a strong brigade.
• Create seasonal menus, standardise recipes, and keep quality consistent.
• Own HACCP, allergen management, and kitchen economics (food cost/GP).
• Manage sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Pre-opening (February 2026): kitchen layout & equipment sign-off, mise-en-place flows, menu testing, supplier onboarding, and team induction.

Equipment you’ll love

Rational iCombi, blast chiller, vac pack, pasta extruder, full induction line, and a dedicated pastry/antipasti bench (final spec confirmed at install).

What you bring

• Head Chef or strong Sous Chef background in high-quality à la carte.
• Deep love for Italian ingredients and technique.
• Clear, hands-on leadership with a coaching style.
• Structured and commercial—able to inspire people and deliver results.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What we offer

• Performance-based incentives
• Competitive salary
• Schedule: No split shifts, two consecutive days off, every other weekend off guaranteed
• Staff meals, uniform/knife allowance, wellness allowance and pension by agreement
• Growth path: tangible progression to multi-site Culinary Lead/Director within 12–24 months

The practicals

• Role: Head Chef (full-time)
• Location: Malmö, Sweden
• Start: February 2026
• Opening: March 2026