NENI Stockholm will open in 2026 as a rooftop Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar, located in Kungsholmen, Stockholm. Building on the success of NENI Amsterdam and other NENI venues across Europe, NENI Stockholm will combine vibrant Eastern Mediterranean flavours with a Nordic perspective, a strong sharing philosophy, and a lively, destination-driven atmosphere.

**The role ?**

- Pre-opening planning and setup
- Menu development
- Building and training the kitchen team
- Establishing systems, standards, and culture from day one
- Successfully launching and stabilising operations in the first year
- Recruitment & establishing the kitchen structure
- Budgeting
- Suppliers mapping

**Who are you ?**

- Full-time availability
- Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up, preferably in a high-volume,
- concept-driven restaurant
- Strong leadership skills with a people-focused and coaching mindset
- Solid knowledge of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and strong interest in regional products and
- seasonality
- Excellent understanding of kitchen operations, cost control, and productivity
- Experience with pre-opening projects is a strong advantage
- Good administrative skills and comfort working with kitchen systems, MS Office, and restaurant
- software
- Fluent English (verbal and written); Swedish is a strong plus
- EU nationality or valid work permit for Sweden (no applications without a work permit please)

**Key Responsibilities**

**Culinary & Concept**

- Menu development, adaptation, and optimisation for the Stockholm market while respecting the NENI
- DNA
- Oversee recipe standards, presentation, consistency, and quality control
- Drive continuous menu evolution based on seasonality, guest feedback, and performance

**Leadership & Team Development**

- Lead by example while fostering an open, respectful, and trust-based kitchen culture
- Recruit, onboard, and build a strong, motivated kitchen team for opening and long-term operations
- Ensure structured training, coaching, and development for all kitchen employees
- Create clear performance standards and actively follow up through feedback and evaluations
- Support internal growth, retention, and succession planning within the kitchen team

**Operations & Financial Control**

- Take full responsibility for daily kitchen operations and long-term planning
- Monitor and control food cost, waste, productivity, and payroll in line with budget targets
- Work closely with the General Manager and F&B leadership on forecasting, staffing, and profitability
- Ensure efficient ordering, stock control, supplier management, and inventory routines

**Quality, Safety & Compliance**

- Ensure full compliance with Swedish food safety legislation, hygiene standards, and internal policies
- Implement and monitor HACCP routines, allergen procedures, and health & safety standards
- Ensure that cleanliness, structure, and organisation are always maintained
- Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with front of house, bar, events, to deliver a seamless guest experience
- Contribute to events, collaborations, special dinners, and brand-building initiatives
- Act as a key ambassador for NENI Stockholm internally and externally

**Opportunities**

NENI continues to grow across Europe and beyond. This role offers long-term development opportunities within the group, including future openings, international projects, and leadership roles
**.**

Please send your application including CV and a short motivation letter to

info@h-hospitality.com !

Looking forward to hearing from you !