Executive Chef

1 week ago

Esbjerg, South Denmark Strawberry Fuldtid 600.000 € - 800.000 € Kontrakt
Ready to take our culinary scene to the next level? Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport is in search of a new experienced Executive Chef. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation and excellence in service. Our team is passionate about food and dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. We are seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead all parts of our culinary team. At Clarion, you are expected to elevate the quality of life for both your guests and your colleagues. You achieve this by staying professional, optimistic, and attentive in everything you do. What you’ll do: Oversee all kitchen operations, including staff management, menu planning and ensuring that the kitchens runs efficiently. You will have the responsibility for 25 full time chefs including 6 sous chefs across the different kitchen departments. Be responsible for the profitability of the Kitchen together with the Food & Beverage Manager through menu calculations, cost control, forecasting and efficient planning of staff according to business needs. Manage and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment where colleagues can learn and grow their skills. You oversee food safety, work environment, waste sorting and maintaining our organic certificate according to danish regulations. Developing new menus according to season together with the team. You’ll shine here if you are: Experience from a similar managing role in a hotel or restaurant. Flexible and reliable, with a passion for creating great food and experiences. Turning challenges into opportunities, managing multiple tasks, and keeping high standards, even when things get tough. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. Strong administrative and planning skills combined with a good understanding of KPI numbers. We value the power of diversity within Strawberry. Different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas create a unique and inspiring work environment. About Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport As Northern Europe’s largest conference venue directly connected to an airport, we operate at the heart of international hospitality. Together with our sister hotel,

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almost 1,000 rooms, 33 meeting rooms, a stunning ballroom, and a congress hall for up to 2,150 guests. With 46 nationalities represented across our team, we’ve created an incredibly diverse, welcoming, and fast-paced culture where every day brings new energy and opportunities. Do you want to be part of something big? This is the right place for you Why Join Clarion & Strawberry? Pension, canteen and health insurance Staff discounts and friends & family rates across our 200+ hotels Four complimentary hotel nights each year A 25% discount on food and beverages at our restaurants and bars Leaders at Clarion have the opportunity to apply for the annual Clarion Growth Scholarship to support further education About Strawberry Strawberry is not just any company in the hotel industry
- we're a rebel, with a warm beating heart. Strawberry is a portal to a world of more than 240 hotels, 120 restaurants and 20 spas, where we create thousands of experiences every day. Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm. Our team of 20,000 skillful individuals from more than 166 countries is what makes us grow. Ready to Make an Impact? This is a full-time leadership role reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, where you’ll play a defining part in creating premium guest experiences with Clarion. A culture to cherish Our people always make guests their top priority Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day Job security for peace of mind When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration.

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good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you. Room to grow With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics,

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you endless opportunities for career progression Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professio