Kitchen Manager – Egon Porsgrunn

 

At Egon Porsgrunn, we are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and ensure high-quality operations every single day. This is both a rewarding and demanding role, where your presence and leadership in the kitchen are crucial to success.

Why join Egon?

Egon is one of the biggest and most beloved restaurant companies in Norway. At Egon, you will not only get strong support from the company and other kitchen managers, but also the chance to grow your leadership skills while being part of a nationwide restaurant family. We offer a warm, team-oriented work environment with plenty of opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

 

If you have not worked at Egon before, you will receive thorough training at another Egon restaurant before taking over the kitchen in Porsgrunn.

About the role

As Kitchen Manager, you will be the head of the kitchen and responsible for the overall daily operations. This includes:
• Being present in the kitchen to secure quality and smooth service
• Ensuring food safety (HACCP) and high culinary standards
• Cost control and budgeting
• Scheduling and staff management together with the Assistant Kitchen Manager
• Delivering consistent results with a focus on both food and financial performance

You will also get the opportunity to work with fresh, high-quality ingredients from trusted Norwegian suppliers. Our sauces and dressings are made in-house from our own recipes, ensuring the unique Egon taste.

Training and development

At Egon, we invest in our leaders. You will participate in national and regional leadership gatherings, as well as courses connected to our seasonal menus. These are not only for skill development and sharing experiences, but also to build culture, values, and team spirit through social activities.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is:
• Solution-oriented and self-driven
• Engaged and enthusiastic
• Proud of your profession
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Honest, reliable, and with strong work ethics
• Motivated by achieving strong results for the business
• Experienced in kitchen operations and leadership
• Good with communication
• Has a valid residence permit in Norway or EU/EEA citizenship

This role is very well compensated. 

Does this sound like a good fit for you? We’d love to hear from you! Apply by clicking the link, or send an email to paul@utelivpartner.no  Please mark the subject line with “Kitchen Manager Egon Porsgrunn”.

 

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