We’re looking for an experienced kitchen chef who is familiar with Slavic cuisine (Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, etc.) to join us at Bar Bez Mleczny on Kungsgatan in central Gothenburg. This is a full-time role including afternoon and evening shifts and a full‑day shift on Saturday. The role focuses on à la carte cooking and plating, preparation before opening, plus purchasing of ingredients.
About us
Bar Bez Mleczny is a new concept from Papi’s Pierogi, offering plant‑based comfort food inspired by Polish and Russian home cooking – pierogi, soups, and classic dishes made modern. Production happens in our prep kitchen, while service runs in the café and at events.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for the service flow in the kitchen, from purchasing ingredients and prep before opening to clean‑down after closing. You should be comfortable working independently, keeping the kitchen organised, and maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
Job duties
Purchasing of ingredients and restocking
Prepare and cook plant‑based dishes during service (pierogi, soups, salads, sides, crepes)
Do pre‑opening prep such as salads, mashed potatoes, portioning, etc
Set up the kitchen for service
Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation across all dishes
Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and correct labelling throughout the shift
Keep the kitchen organized after service and prepared for the morning shift
Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a cook or chef in a restaurant/service kitchen
Hands‑on experience with Slavic cuisine (e.g. pierogi/vareniki, borscht, zupa ogórkowa, blini, kotlety, salads, etc.)
Comfortable taking responsibility for the kitchen during service and making practical decisions
At least B1 English level (we are an international company)
Swedish is an advantage
Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian is a strong plus
Valid B driver’s license is a strong advantage
Nice to have (but not required)
Knowledge of vegan or vegetarian cuisine
Experience with batch‑style prep or working closely with a production kitchen
We offer
Full-time position in a growing vegan food concept
Opportunity to shape how evening service runs in a small, creative team
Market‑typical salary
4000 SEK/year wellness allowance
Start: Immediately
Selection: ongoing