Head Chef

DREAM BIG - JOIN BASTA NEW OPENING IN VÄSTERÅS! 🍕 About Basta Basta is more than a restaurant—it's a place where people connect. Inspired by the warmth and spirit of Italy, we bring together great food, genuine hospitality and passionate teams to create memorable experiences for every guest. Whether you're in the kitchen or on the floor, you'll be part of a team that brings energy, personality and pride to everything it does. Part of Urban Italian Group Urban Italian Group is one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups, bringing together distinctive restaurant brands, passionate people and memorable guest experiences. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for those who want to build their careers with us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ROLE As Head Chef at Basta, you will take full ownership of the kitchen — from building your brigade and setting the culture, to delivering the food quality and consistency that Basta is known for. Working alongside the Culinary Director, you’ll shape the kitchen, own the numbers and set the standard from day one. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING * Lead, build and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade from the ground up. * Maintain and champion outstanding food quality, presentation and consistency at every service. * Own kitchen operations: labour planning, food cost management, GP targets and ordering. * Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen standards. * Drive a training and development culture within your team, nurturing the next generation of talent. * Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience. * Represent the Basta brand and culinary vision with passion and precision. YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU * Have proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality-led restaurant environment. * Have ideally been part of, or led, a new opening before. * Have a genuine passion for Italian cuisine and a deep understanding of quality ingredients and technique. * Are an experienced leader who brings the best out of people—especially under pressure. * Have strong commercial awareness: food cost, labour, waste and GP are not just numbers to you. * Are hands-on, standards-driven and committed to consistency every single service. * Are excited by the prospect of making your mark in a new city. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR CULTURE AND VALUES We believe we work with people, not food. Guided by our values of Trust, Inclusion, Passion and Entrepreneurship, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to grow. WHAT DO WE OFFER? * Be part of one of Europe’s fastest-growing hospitality groups. * Build your career across multiple brands and countries. * Work alongside talented people who genuinely love hospitality. * International career opportunities. * Referral bonus scheme. * Shared accommodation (where applicable). * Friends for life. SOUND LIKE YOUR KIND OF PLACE? If you are excited by joining us, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, personality and passion for Italian food to Basta. Urban Italian Group is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the selection process, please tell our Talent Acquisition Team.

The Role…  At Soho House, the Head Chef  is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of one of our houses or public restaurants. Main responsibilities include creating and maintaining the kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other chefs in your brigade and ensuring member satisfaction by ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes.  Working alongside the General Manager to improve the food offering in the house or restaurant, ensuring appeal to members and guests. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's in it for you? * Weekly Pay * Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs * Every House Membership * 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night * Private Health and Dental Care * Life Assurance * Day off on your birthday * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key duties… * Influential leader and operational Chef with proven experience that delivers effective and efficient Culinary Programs, team management and profit driving dining experience(s)  * Oversee Back of House (BOH) operation (Pastry, Production, Pizza, Pasta and Specialty Cooks) team including but not limited to recruitment, on-boarding, training, payroll and disciplinary procedures. As well as staff performance, conducting appraisals and strategize with leadership to assess staff performance and development while maintaining professional relationships  * Ensure health and safety policy is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards.  * Delegate tasks to team and complete daily check lists that support anticipated business levels, production, orders, special requests, events, dietary restrictions and ensure team follows proper allergy procedure.  * Responsible for educating and training staff on safe work habits and proper process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation.  * Create, implement and enforce process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest-level of standards, food quality, COGS and minimized margins to increase profits without sacrificing taste or member / guest experience.  * Ensure teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations.  * Collaborate with Marketing/Events department on menu creation, food preparation, food costs, quality food service and product are delivered. * Working alongside the other chefs to produce ‘team meals’ for the wider team in the house or restaurant. Ensuring this is of high quality, varied in choice and suitable to all dietary requirements.   * Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we are looking for... * Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in similar capacity * Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef   * Experienced managing P&L’s, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue  * Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School * Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed * Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously