Head Chef at Urban Italian Group

Do you have what it takes to make your mark on one of Scandinavia's most innovative hospitality groups?Inscríbase rápido, consulte la descripción completa desplazándose hacia abajo para conocer todos los requisitos de este puesto.Urban Italian Group is looking for passionateHead Chefsready to lead our kitchens, drive culinary innovation, and create unforgettable dining experiences.About UsUrban Italian Group is the creative's behind the popular Basta casual dining concept and the sophisticated Florentine brand. With 11 restaurants across Sweden and Spain, we serve authentic Italian hospitality to over 3,000 guests daily. Our diverse team of 500 culinary professionals from 53 nationalities is as dynamic as our menu. Blending passion, innovation, and a love for great food.Our Restaurants:Basta – Our casual dining restaurant brand, offering great guest experiences in beautifully designed places, focused around great value for the guests.InstagramFlorentine – Florentine on the other hand is an international upscale casual dining Trattoria offering culinary experiences in a glamorous setting straight from the Italian movie scene.Instagram | Instagram MarbellaExciting Future Growth:Bastais expanding to 18 locations in Sweden by 2030.Florentineis continuing its international expansion, with targets including Madrid, the Middle East, Oslo, and beyond.Villa Valentina , a modern Spanish tapas restaurant set to open in Stockholm by spring 2026.Culture and values:We value everyone within our team and are really grateful you are here. We believe each of us contributes to the well being of our ecosystem. This goes beyond just serving people, we take people in and truly look after them; guests and team alike.Our core values: Passion, Trust, Entrepreneurship & Authenticity are our guiding light in everything we do.About You & The RoleWe're looking for a talented Head Chef who knows their way around à la carte menus and has a real passion for cooking, especially Italian cuisine. If you love working with high quality ingredients and enjoy creating dishes from scratch, this is the place for you. You'll be leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen where high standards are the norm, so being a team player with great attention to detail is key. Experience in Italian cooking & high volume kitchen operations are a big plus, and if you're all about bringing creativity and quality to the table, we'd love to chat with youMain responsibilities as Head chef:Supervise and take part in the preparation and production of all food productsInspect all food and products are consistently prepare and serve according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standardsInspect products quality during and after preparation, and make adjustments as requiredSchedule and manage kitchen staff shiftsControl kitchen costs to ensure that the restaurant meets budget and increase profitabilityMonitor ordering and receiving food products and other supplies as required for daily operationsPlanning & leading the recruitment process of BOH team members according to business needsEnsure that kitchen staff is trained according to company standardsCreate new standards and procedures for all aspects of kitchen operations where existing quality standards don't meet or exceed guests expectationsEnsure that the kitchen complies with health and safety regulationsEnsure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working conditions through personal inspection and by following the kitchen's preventive maintenance programsPlan and develop menus in coordination with the Group Head ChefObserve compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, as well as, governmental laws and regulationsControl kitchen maintenance, repairs and other related expensesThese tasks require attention to detail, great leadership, analytical & time management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently produce exquisite dishes and create a world class working environment.What We OfferJoining Urban Italian Group means becoming part of a vibrant, forward-thinking family where creativity meets collaboration:Growth & Vision:Be at the forefront of developing one of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing hospitality brands.Leadership Impact:Inspire and influence a dynamic team, leaving your mark on operations across multiple brands.Competitive Rewards:Enjoy a market-leading salary paired with performance-based bonuses.Professional Development:Access resources and training designed to elevate your culinary and leadership expertise.A Strong and Supportive Foundation:With our dedicated team behind you, cultivate a positive and thriving kitchen environment.Our Trophy CabinetDiversity price 2023 (51 different nationalities within our family)Top 10 most booked restaurants in Stockholm 2023Sweden's Best F&B Concept 2025Best Restaurant in Marbella 2025: awarded by Vogue Spain for our rooftop concept Cielo by FlorentineHow to ApplyReady to bring your culinary vision to life? Send us yourCV in Englishand a brief cover letter detailing your experience, your creative vision, and why you’re the perfect fit for our team. xsgfvud We can’t wait to explore the possibilities with youEmbrace the challenge, inspire your team, and let’s cook up something extraordinary together#J-18808-Ljbffr