Head Chef at Palazzo Diner

Palazzo Diner is an Italian-American diner on Axeltorv, right in the middle of Copenhagen. Generous, unfussy cooking with pasta at the heart of it, a serious bar, and a dining room that stays busy late. We are aiming to be the best diner in town.

It is a high-volume kitchen with real character: Pasta Club, the Mangiare & Sips sharing menus, an outdoor bar through the summer, and a wine and cocktail list built to match the food.

Now we are looking for a Head Chef to take the kitchen forward: someone who can run a tight, high-volume operation without letting quality slip, and bring their own ideas to the plate. This is a role with real ownership: you lead the team, shape the menu alongside management, and set the standard for everything that leaves the pass.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operation and consistent quality
• Develop the menu with management
• Lead/train/mentor the team
• Own food cost, purchasing, suppliers, inventory and budget
• Uphold HACCP
• Partner with front of house

We Offer:

• A leadership role in a dynamic and creative setting
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Pension + health insurance
• Staff meals and generous dining discounts at Chow Co restaurants
• Proven Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up
• A real team leader who holds quality under pressure
• Command of food cost/budgets/purchasing/stock
• Genuine craft and appetite for Italian / Italian-American food (curiosity and skill over exact background)
• High standards for hygiene and structure
• Flexibility for evenings/weekends
• English fine, Danish a plus

If you have any questions, you can always reach out to recruitment@chowco.dk