Head Chef – Lead Kitchen Team

About the role

As the Head Chef at Basta, you will oversee a high‑volume Italian kitchen in Östersund, ensuring smooth service during busy periods while fostering a culture of pride and discipline. You will work closely with the General Manager to drive restaurant performance and uphold the brand’s standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through preparation, service, and daily operations.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Coach, train and develop chefs across all sections.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste, and food cost with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to support overall restaurant performance.
• Build a positive, accountable kitchen culture based on teamwork.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader.
• Comfortable leading a busy, high‑volume kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food cost, stock control, ordering and profitability.
• Ability to train, coach and motivate a team with clear standards.
• Calm under pressure and committed to operational discipline.
• Belief that great kitchens are built on teamwork, ownership and respect.

Required skills

• Food cost management
• Stock control and ordering
• Hygiene and food safety compliance
• Team coaching and development

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for one of Europe’s fastest‑growing hospitality groups.
• Career development across multiple brands and countries.
• International career opportunities and referral bonus scheme.
• Shared accommodation where applicable.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace guided by Trust, Inclusion, Passion and Entrepreneurship.