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Full Time Sous Chef - TAK

Location

Sweden, Stockholm

Location

Sweden, Stockholm

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2025-05-03

About TAK
Located at the top of Brunkebergstorg, Modern Scandinavian cuisine, influenced by Japanese cooking techniques and flavors. Complex creations that are easy to love. We use locally sourced ingredients carefully selected according to the season. With genuine craftsmanship in every detail, we aim to create a dining experience beyond the ordinary.

TAK has restaurants and bars across two floors, focusing on Swedish and Nordic ingredients, combined with techniques and flavors from Japan.
At TAK, we strive to take our guests on a memorable journey through the Nordic-Japanese kitchen. With exceptional hospitality, we create unique experiences in our stunning venue. With a strong focus on details and true craftsmanship, we guide every guest with heartfelt and inclusive service at the highest level.

At TAK, we live by our core values: Professional, Passionate, and Playful. Together with all our employees, we aim to create an environment unlike any other – a place you will love being in, feel a deep passion for, and, most importantly, be inspired to do your very best to ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience.

Why Join TAK?
At TAK, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of creativity and hospitality. Our restaurant is more than just a space for food and drinks - it’s a stage for artistry and innovation. If you’re passionate about food and beverages, service, and elevating the guest experience, we invite you to join our dynamic team.


Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team at TAK. As a sous chef  you will be the face of our kitchen, delivering exceptional service while showcasing a deep knowledge of cooking skills, food preparations with Japanese-inspired techniques. You will play an essential role in creating unforgettable moments for our guests.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Craft exceptional food: Create and plate high-quality dishes and menus, showing TAK’s gastronomy.
  • Expertise in cooking: Maintain an in-depth knowledge of different produce and flavours within the Nordic-Japanese cuisine. 
  • Deliver outstanding Service: Provide professional, attentive, and personalized service, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
  • Maintain standards: Ensure cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in all kitchen operations, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with the team: Work closely with the restaurant and bar teams to deliver seamless and synchronized service.
  • Engage guests: Create a welcoming and engaging open kitchen environment where guests feel valued and inspired to return.

Contribute to Innovation: Participate in developing new dishes, seasonal menus, and ideas that elevate the gastronomy.


Requirements
We are looking for a Sous Chef who brings passion, creativity, and professionalism to every shift. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in high-end kitchens with a focus on premium service and standards.
  • Leadership: Proven leadership knowledge of leading a team
  • Gastronomy knowledge: Documented knowledge in food preparations, kitchen techniques and an eagerness to continuously learn and innovate.
  • Attention to detail: Ability to consistently deliver high standards in service and presentation.
  • Exceptional communication skills: Confident, clear, and professional interactions with guests and team members.
  • Work ethic: Reliable, punctual, and committed to exceeding expectations.
  • Flexibility: Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Passion for Hospitality: A genuine enthusiasm for creating memorable guest experiences. 

We Offer
As a full-time employee at TAK, you will also be part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts, which comes with several perks, including:

  • Healthcare benefits and access to a gym at our sister hotels
  • Four complimentary hotel nights per year at any hotel within our chain
  • Employee discounts at all restaurants within the group (Strawberry Hotels)
  • Employee rates at all hotels within the group (Strawberry Hotels)
  • Opportunity to be part of an exciting and expanding restaurant
  • Competitive salary
  • Career development opportunities

Employment Type

  • This position is available full-time.
  • Flexibility in scheduling is required, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you meet these requirements and are ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply below and become a vital part of TAK’s journey to redefine dining excellence!
Don’t hesitate to send our Head Chef, Hyun Desimpelaere an email at hyun.desimpelaere@tak.se if you have any questions.

We are proud members of Nordic Hotels & Resorts – a collection of hotels and resorts for guests seeking unique experiences, whether for business or leisure. Each hotel and restaurant strives for a distinct, independent profile with a strong and recognizable identity.
Today, Nordic Hotels & Resorts consists of 40+ hotels and resorts, and we continue to grow. What unites all our hotels is a commitment to offering extraordinary guest experiences—always beyond the ordinary.



What’s in it for you?

As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

A culture to cherish

Job security for peace of mind

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Job security for peace of mind

Room to grow

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Room to grow

Explore more

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more. 

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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Open mind, open hearts

Open mind, open hearts

Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil. We promote equal rights above all and are proud sponsors of Pride. Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age - our doors are always open.

Open mind, open hearts

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