Executive Chef

Are you a team player with a passion for hospitality, leading a multicultural team, and creating unforgettable experiences? Do you have the gift of making food that makes people smile and thrive in a dynamic environment where new ideas are welcome?

If so, we are looking for you at Grand Joanne as soon as possible!

Who We Are

Grand Joanne offers guests 162 hotel rooms, an Italian restaurant & bar “Joanne's”, a rooftop terrace and several meeting and event spaces. But it is more than just that—it’s a place where warmth, personality, and service come together to create something special.

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, we welcome guests in a cosy atmosphere, with a strong sense of community and commitment to quality. Our team members are the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in creating an environment where everyone can grow and feel seen.

Opportunities for your role

As our Executive Chef, you will lead a vibrant and energetic team of passionate kitchen staff. Together, you will strive to deliver the best service possible. You will help recruit, train, evaluate, lead and motivate your team members together with your sous chefs.

You will play an important role in shaping the guest experience, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and living the Grand Joanne values: “Be Joanne. Be nice. Be local. Be there”.

You will be part of the management team which consists of yourself, the Restaurant-, Operations- and General Manager. We expect that our managers will not only oversee but also partake in the daily operations.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the kitchen team, consisting of breakfast, lunch and dinner staff
• Working shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Implementing and living Grand Joanne’s core values, service standards and policies - both internally and externally.
• Managing schedules, training, and development of the kitchen team according to union laws.
• Creating and optimizing menus throughout the hotel outlets, keeping cost control in mind.
• Collaborating closely with other departments to ensure smooth hotel operations.
• Ordering and maintaining stock.
• Reporting quality and hygiene controls (Esmiley).
• Implementing and following up on SOP’s, cleaning and service standards.
  

Who you are:

• Educated chef with management experience from similar roles.
• Able to communicate in English on a professional level, both written and verbal. Additional Scandinavian languages are preferred.
• You have a calm, positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• You are experienced in creating menus for à la carte and banqueting purposes.
  
  

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape and lead a team.
• A workplace that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
• A supportive company culture where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  

Are you ready to become part of the Grand Joanne family?
We’d love to hear from you!

Yours sincerely,

Therese Mårtensson
General Manager