Head Chef - Scandic Destination Nordkapp 2026 Summer Season
- Application Deadline: Jan. 18, 2026
- Honningsvåg
- On-site
What's your next adventure?
Each year more than 250 000 people from all over the world visit us at Scandic Destination Nordkapp and we're looking for team members to give them a memorable adventure at the North Cape.
The destination includes Scandic Bryggen, a small intimate boutique hotel; Scandic Honningsvåg, a well-known landmark in Norway's northernmost town; Scandic Nordkapp, a unique hotel in the middle of nature and Nordkapphallen, the visitor center at the very top of Europe - the North Cape Plateau.
As Head Chef in one of our F&B outlets you will be leading your team of up to 15 team members including chefs, cooks and porters as they work to give the best experience possible to our F&B guests. You will be in charge of managing the day-to-day operation of the department – ensuring the quality, efficiency, hygiene and level of service while motivating and developing your team. In addition you will be responsible for developing menus and reducing food waste.
Additional responsibilities include:
- General personnel duties including shift lists and time management
- Training and developing your team
- Quality control and adherence to Scandic F&B concepts
- Work to reduce food waste
- Follow-up regarding cleaning and sanitation routines
- Stocktaking and ordering food and supplies
- Follow-up and training in HACCAP and Internal Control Food routines
You will be hands-on in the operation, working closely with the Restaurant Manager and Booking department, while reporting to the Operations Manager. The position is mostly operational and partly administrative.
We have multiple openings for the 2026 summer season so if you can't find your next adventure here, check out our other openings at Teamnordkapp.com
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Because Scandic Destination Nordkapp welcomes visitors and team members from all over the world, all our team members must speak and write English. Skills in any Scandinavian language are appreciated. Please note any additional language skills in your application.
All our team members involved in preparing food must adhere to the highest organizational, hygiene, health and safety standards. It is also required that you show the necessary competence and knowledge of catering to varying dietary requirements.
We are looking for you that is an accomplished and steady leader, and that can motivate and inspire your team in a stressful summer season. You are service minded and loves to produce food and results of the best quality.
- Previous experience in a similar role is required
- Passionate about great food and memorable experiences
- Certificate of apprenticeship or similar as Chef
- Enjoy and thrive in a hectic environment
- Calm, precise and organized
- Flexible and a great leader
The position is seasonal with startup late April/mid May to late August/September 2026, dependent on the individual position. The position may also require work on evenings, weekends and public holidays.
We provide housing for seasonal workers.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and we are interested in learning more about your needs and any accommodations that can support you in succeeding in this role. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of ability or background.
Great Place to Work
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Utviklingsmuligheter gjennom interne programmer
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Gode rabatter på overnatting, mat og drikke
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Gode rabatter for familie og venner
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Inspirerende, mangfoldig arbeidsmiljø
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Fokus på miljø og sosialt ansvar
About the company
Scandic er Nordens ledende hotellkjede med 280 hoteller i 6 land, hvorav over 85 av disse ligger i Norge. Hver dag jobber våre 14.000 medarbeidere med ett mål for øyet, å få gjestene våre til å føle seg velkommen hos oss. Som Nordens mest bærekraftige hotellkjede fokuserer vi alltid på miljø, samfunnsansvar og tilgjengelighet.
DO YOU SHARE OUR VALUES?
BE A PRO - GROW IN YOUR ROLE AND THE ORGANISATION
You are empowered to go in your desired direction, whichever that might be.
BE YOU - AMONG FRIENDS
You can be yourself at Scandic, that’s how we are able to give that genuine personal service to our guests. We don’t always know what challenges we will face during the day, but we will solve them together.
BE CARING - FOR THE BENEFIT OF TOMORROW
We will challenge you to take initiatives to accelerate the positive change for earth and build this and future generations as a whole.
BE BOLD - MAKE YOUR ACTIONS MATTER
You are trusted to step out of your comfort zone and make a difference. We have the muscles to make use of great initiatives.
Did you know that…TOM
TOM... Scandic was the first hotel chain to ask our guests to re-use their towels. Today, the hang-up-your-towel concept is standard at hotels around the world.
TOM... more than 4 out of 5 of our hotels are eco-labelled and the proportion is growing all the time.
TOM... we have drawn up a checklist of 135 points which we call our accessibility standard, so we can provide the same services and products for everyone.
TOM... we have arranged the world's largest blind lunch, in total darkness, in order to highlight the annual Day of Persons With Disabilities.
TOM... we serve more than 25 million cups of coffee each year and all of our coffee is ecologic, and FairTrade or UTZ-certified.
TOM... we have the Guinness record in the worlds longest breakfast buffet.
Philip Moland | Contact Person
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