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