Head Chef for Madklubben Aarhus

Are you passionate about your craft and capable of leading a team of chefs? Then join the team at Madklubben Aarhus today.

The menu features a mix of classic Danish dishes and favorite foods from around the world, served by fresh and charismatic young people who turn every meal into a show. Our staff, like stars, perform the best restaurant experience every day, ensuring that every guest leaves Madklubben inspired to return.

Our manifesto is titled "Honesty Tastes Best," and we strive to live by this every day. This means you will work in a fun environment where we treat each other with respect. 

The company is constantly evolving, offering numerous opportunities. If you haven’t visited us yet, we are known for serving excellent food and fine wines at exceptionally reasonable prices. We are located in delightful surroundings, and our guests play an active role in their dining experience.

The job

As a head chef at Madklubben, you are overall responsible for the kitchen's operations and staff. This means you must be able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a cool and composed demeanor.

In addition to running service with your team, the role involves leading your cooks and assistants. Your daily tasks will include, but are not limited to, scheduling, developing new dishes and menus, financial management, ordering supplies, cleaning, follow-up, hygiene, and self-inspection.

You will spend most of your time on the floor, working closely with your team. You are responsible for and actively involved in the development and training of everyone on the team.

Success means running an evening with fantastic food, served on time with good humor, and with happy colleagues who feel motivated, inspired, and appreciated in your company.

We are looking for

• You have previous experience as a leader in a kitchen.
• You are a skilled craftsman and an enthusiastic expert with a genuine interest in detail and flavor.
• You always work with a positive attitude and see challenges rather than problems.
• You are good at time management and prioritizing your tasks.
• You are a strong leader and a competent manager with a desire to learn new things.
• You are competitive and thrive with KPI measurements of your and your team's performance.
• You are accustomed to a busy environment and high volume, and you are prepared to adapt when required.
• You like to lead a team that delivers every day and always keep a cool head.
• You are imaginative and creative and will go the extra mile to ensure an experience beyond expectations for all our guests.
• The team is international, so you need to be able to speak and understand both Danish and English.

We offer

You will be part of a group with over 40 restaurants, where you will find strong support to help you become better and more successful, as well as a range of monthly social activities across the group. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Salary:
  An exceptionally attractive salary package can be offered based on qualifications, including health insurance.
• Pension:
  10% company-paid.
• Employee Benefits: You and up to 6 guests dine with a 50% discount at all Madklubben restaurants (excluding Fridays).
• Further Education:
  We have a partnership with ASNAES VANGSTRUP, allowing you to supplement with relevant company-paid education.
• Monthly Social Events:
  Monthly social events across the group.

Application deadline: As soon as possible  
We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and will hire as soon as we find the right candidate, so don't hesitate to send your application today.  

Start date: By agreement

Do you have questions about the position? Contact Culinary Director Peter at [email protected].