HEAD CHEF AT A MICHELIN GUIDE-RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT IN REYKJAVÍK

HEAD CHEF AT A MICHELIN GUIDE-RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT IN REYKJAVÍKAre you ready to make your mark on one of Iceland’s most exciting culinary destinations?We are seeking a creative and ambitious Head Chef for a well-established fine dining restaurant in Reykjavík. Selected by the MICHELIN Guide, the restaurant offers contemporary Icelandic cuisine with strong roots in the country’s culinary heritage.This is a rare opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team, develop your own culinary direction and work with some of the Nordic region’s most distinctive ingredients.ABOUT THE RESTAURANTThe restaurant serves modern Icelandic cuisine, with seasonality, sustainability and local ingredients at its heart. The menus evolve with the seasons, showcasing the best Iceland has to offer—from fish, shellfish and lamb to wild herbs, seaweed and produce from local suppliers.The restaurant has recently moved to new premises with a larger, upgraded kitchen. The incoming Head Chef will have considerable creative freedom to develop the menus and help shape the restaurant’s future culinary direction.THE ROLEAs Head Chef, you will have overall responsibility for the kitchen’s culinary direction and operations. You will lead the team in its daily work, ensuring consistently exceptional standards throughout every service.Your responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and motivating the kitchen team Creating seasonal menus Maintaining quality and consistency throughout every service Establishing clear planning, structure and efficient kitchen workflows Working closely with local, sustainably sourced ingredients Further developing the restaurant’s identity and culinary direction Creating a professional, safe and inclusive kitchen cultureWHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a creative, ambitious chef who is confident in a professional kitchen. You have a strong fine dining background and understand the precision, quality and attention to the overall guest experience expected at MICHELIN Guide level.You may already be working as a Head Chef, or you may be an outstanding Sous Chef ready to take the next step into a leadership role.We believe you bring: Substantial experience in fine dining or another high-level culinary environment Experience in menu development and working with seasonal ingredients A clear, hands-on leadership style The ability to bring structure, quality and a positive working atmosphere to the kitchen A genuine interest in sustainability and local...

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