Souschef – NENI Stockholm

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 flavors with a Nordic perspective a strong sharing philosophy and a lively destination driven atmosphere.

We are now looking for an experienced Bar Manager to join the opening project and play a keyrole in the development launch and leadership of the bar operation from day one.

NENI stands for an Eastern Mediterranean kitchen and dining experience rooted in generosity collaboration and joy. Food is designed to be shared enjoyed together and celebrated. Our motto remains: Life is beautiful. Be part of it!

The Role

As Sous Chef at NENI Stockholm you are the key leader within the kitchen team and a partner to the Head Chef. You play a central role in daily operations quality control team development and ensure smooth service in a high-volume quality-driven environment. This role requires leadership skills and operational discipline in a highvolume qualitydriven environment.

As an opening Sous Chef you will actively contribute to:

Pre opening preparation and setup
Building and training the kitchen team
Establishing routines standards and kitchen culture
Supporting a successful opening and first year of operations
Menu execution and recipe implementation

Who are you

Full-time availability
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or as a strong Junior Sous Chef that is ready for the next step
Passion for food ingredients
Background in a high-volume and quality driven restaurants
Strong leadership skills with a calm solution-oriented mindset
Knowledge of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and a strong interest in regional products and seasonality is a plus
Comfortable working with kitchen systems and basic administration
Fluent in English (verbal and written) Swedish is a plus
EU nationality or valid work permit for Sweden (no applications without a work permit please)

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Quality

Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and service execution. Ensure recipe standards presentation and consistency are always maintained
Actively lead service manage sections and solve operational challenges in real time

Leadership & Team Support

Lead by example while fostering an open respectful and trustbased kitchen culture
Train coach and support kitchen team members during pre-opening and ongoing operations
Ensure structured training coaching and development for all kitchen employees

Organisation & Control

Assisting Head Chef with ordering stock control and inventory routines
Monitoring of food waste mise en place levels and daily preparation
Working closely with the Head Chef closely to control costs and productivity

Safety & Standards

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 organization are always maintained

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely in front of house bar events to deliver a seamless guest experience
Contribute to events collaborations special dinners and brandbuilding initiatives
Act as a key ambassador for NENI Stockholm internally and externally

Whats In It for You

Full time position
Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibility
Pension contributions and holiday pay according to Swedish regulations
Daily staff meals
Generous staff discounts at NENI venues
Opportunity to be part of an exciting restaurant opening project
Professional international and quality-driven working environment
Long-term development and career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group

Career Opportunities

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

Interested

Please send your application including CV and a short details about the recruitment process and timeline will be shared with selected candidate