Sous Chef

DREAM BIG - JOIN BASTA NEW OPENING IN OSLO! 🍕 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 Oslo, 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. This is a rare opportunity to put your stamp on a flagship new opening in our first opening in Norway! 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 Oslo. 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.

Make every hotel stay a masterpiece​ At Quality Hotel Sogndal, we redefine first-class hospitality with urban sophistication, high standards and a hotel atmosphere that is both vibrant and welcoming. We are now looking for a Sous Chef who knows that every unforgettable hotel stay starts with a great first impression that continues with every guest interaction. As part of our kitchen team, you will help create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will prepare delicious, high-quality dishes while contributing to menu development and ensuring that the dishes are presented in the best possible way. Your responsibilities:​ Prepare dishes in accordance with established procedures, routines and profit targets. Daily organization and planning for à la carte, lunch and dinner. Have good communication with your manager and other people in the work team. Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards employees and guests. This is a 100% employment with a start date September 1st or as agreed. The service is mostly evening shifts, but breakfast and morning shifts will occur.  Does this suit you?​ Experience from education in gastronomy and restaurant, formal education and work experience from kitchen Flexible and reliable with enthusiasm for food and customer service Good communicator with an eye for detail Comfortable with multitasking and independent decision-making Responsible and driven Organized ​ Bonus points for:​ Extensive work experience from a hotel, kitchen or restaurant. Good at turning challenges into opportunities, switching between multiple tasks at the same time and maintaining a high standard of work performance, even when challenges and difficulties arise. Good knowledge in problem solving and a proactive approach to work. At Strawberry, we value diversity. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas create a unique and inspiring work environment. Why join Quality & Strawberry? At Quality, you become part of a brand that combines the best of urban style and the highest quality. A commitment that also extends to our work team.  ​ Here's what you'll enjoy:​ An inspiring, fast-paced work environment where your contributions will be valued Opportunities to advance and develop within the dynamic Strawberry Group Employee discounts and special friends & family rates in our 200+ hotels Four free hotel nights every year 25% off food and beverage at our restaurants and bars  Exclusive price offers on customer experiences, travel, shopping and much more ​ About Strawberry​ We are Strawberry. We create thousands of experiences every day at our more than 245 hotels, 120 restaurants, 20 spas and much more. It's our team of 20,000 passionate individuals from over 166 different countries that makes it possible. Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm. Ready to make a difference?​ Does this sound like you? Don't wait, submit your application today to become part of our team and help create first-class guest experiences with Quality. Questions about the position or applications can be sent to igors.gadlausks@strawberry.no. Application deadline: August 7th. We process applications on an ongoing basis, so it is possible that some of our positions will be filled before the application deadline