UKK is looking for an experienced sous chef
Would you like to help create memorable dining experiences? Are you a driven, creative, and dedicated chef with management experience? Are you passionate about cooking, quality, and service? Would you like to work in an inspiring environment where there’s always something happening—from conferences and corporate events to concerts and large-scale gatherings? If so, you might be the person we’re looking for!
About UKK
Uppsala Konsert & Kongress is a venue for music, culture, and gatherings in the heart of Uppsala. Since its opening in 2007, the venue has hosted hundreds of concerts, conferences, meetings, and events each year.
About 60 permanent employees and 200 hourly employees work here in a variety of professional fields. As an employee at UKK, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s development. We value collaboration, commitment, and new ideas, and offer benefits such as a wellness allowance and staff tickets to in-house events.
About Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage is responsible for all food and beverage service at UKK and includes the restaurant, kitchen, and several bars. The department plans and delivers everything from the daily lunch special, coffee breaks, and snack service to artist catering, receptions, and dinners for hundreds of guests.
About the position
As a sous chef at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, you’ll work closely with the executive chef and our other sous chef and play a key role in day-to-day operations. You’ll help ensure high quality, strong profitability, and a well-functioning kitchen team.
We provide catering for conferences, concerts, and other events, which means varied workdays and a fast-paced environment. With us, you’ll combine hands-on work in the kitchen with leadership and the development of both our team and our business.
You have a strong interest in cooking, a good understanding of kitchen economics and sustainability, and thrive in a leadership role where you can inspire and develop others.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and assign tasks in the kitchen in collaboration with the kitchen management.
- Plan, prepare, and present food for conferences, concerts, events, and other occasions.
- Ensure high quality in terms of food, taste, and presentation.
- Actively manage ingredient costs, portion calculations, recipes, food waste, and the business’s environmental and sustainability requirements.
- Maintain good control over purchasing, finances, inventory management, stocktaking, and ingredient handling.
- Ensure that special dietary needs, allergies, and food safety are handled correctly and participate in audits.
- Introduce, coach, and motivate employees, and mentor students.
- Participate in project planning together with other departments.
- Contribute to a positive work environment with good communication and strong teamwork.
- Stay up to date with the organization’s shared systems and access information relevant to your daily work.
We are looking for people who
- Has strong knowledge and experience in cooking, as well as a genuine interest in food and ingredients.
- Has experience working in restaurant kitchens and with large conferences and venues, as well as experience in a supervisory role.
- Has a good understanding of kitchen economics, ingredient costs, and waste control.
- Has knowledge of special diets, allergens, food safety, and HACCP.
- Is a confident leader who can engage, motivate, and develop employees.
- Is organized and solution-oriented, and accustomed to prioritizing tasks at a fast pace.
- Is flexible and thrives on varied tasks and adapting to the needs of the business, even when conditions change on short notice.
You are humble and responsible, and you enjoy working with others to create truly great dining experiences for our guests.
We offer
- An exciting and varied work environment where no two days are alike.
- Opportunities to grow and contribute your own ideas.
- A dedicated team focused on quality, service, and collaboration.
We look forward to receiving your application—come join our team!
Terms of Employment
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time position (100%). A probationary period applies.
Scope: Full-time. Work on evenings, weekends, and at irregular hours may be required.
Start date: January 2027 or as agreed.
Salary: To be negotiated. A union agreement is in place.
Application and questions about the position
Apply today! Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
Apply for the position by sending your resume and cover letter to Executive Chef Lale Runesson at lale.runesson@ukk.se.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Lale Runesson, Head Chef, at lale.runesson@ukk.se or 018-7279061.
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