Are you passionate about creating memorable guest experiences?

Det Lille Hotel – a small boutique hotel in the coastal town and the Sørlandet gem, Risør, is now looking for passionate and talented new colleages to join us for the busy summer season 2025!

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We are looking for passionate and talented Chefs to join our team at our popular restaurant.

As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests while working in a fast-paced, collaborative and creative environment.

Experience Needed:

• Previous Kitchen Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years working in a kitchen, preferably in a fast-paced or high-volume restaurant environment. Experience in preparing a wide range of dishes is a plus.

• Culinary Knowledge: A strong understanding of cooking techniques, food safety standards, and kitchen operations. Familiarity with preparing fresh, seasonal ingredients and creating innovative dishes is desirable.

• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, especially during peak hours, ensuring dishes are prepared and delivered promptly without compromising quality.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in various positions within the kitchen, from prep work to cooking, and willing to take on new challenges as needed.

• Customer-Focused: Experience in ensuring that food quality and presentation meet guest expectations. Ability to address any kitchen-related issues swiftly to maintain customer satisfaction.

If you have a passion for cooking, love working as part of a team, and are ready to take on the challenges of a busy summer restaurant, we encourage you to apply!

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Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to the restaurant's menu, ensuring consistency and presentation.

• Menu Creation & Specials: Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menu options, daily specials, and creative dishes that align with the summer season theme.

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Ensure that all kitchen operations adhere to food safety standards and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

• Inventory Management: Contribute to kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and communicate with management regarding any shortages or ordering needs.

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure food quality and presentation meet or exceed guest expectations, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.

• Time Management: Manage cooking times and ensure all orders are completed in a timely manner, especially during peak hours.

• Collaboration: Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication and exceptional guest service.

We encourage Ukranian refugees with professional Chef experienence and who posess the right to live and work in Norway to apply for the position.

We regret that we can not accept applicants without current rights to live and work in Norway.

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As our colleague, you will be part of a pleasant, inclusive and friendly working environment where making each other good is our greatest strength. We think it is important that everyone experiences a sense of mastery and room for autonomy at work, and we want all employees to feel a strong ownership of the hotel's development and success.

We are a small team that works closely, and here everyone gets the opportunity to contribute with their ideas and drive. We set high demands on ourselves and each other, and appreciate good cooperation, commitment and, not least, a lot of engagement and fun at work.

• A rewarding position in a professional and committed team.

• The opportunity to take use of your experience and knowledge to contribute to the success of the hotel.

• Large degree of autonomy and opportunity to influence your own everyday life and work.

• A workplace with tasks and responsibilities where you will be inspired and can find room to develop in your role and as a person.

• A working environment characterized by a focus on high quality and commitment in collaboration with good colleagues.

• Workplace on the edge of the pier in beautiful Risør.

• Employee benefits and competitive salary.