Assistant Kitchen Manager – Egon Lillestrøm

Do you want to take the next step in your kitchen career while working just minutes from Oslo? Egon Lillestrøm is looking for a motivated and ambitious chef who wants to grow into a leadership role within one of Norway’s strongest and most established restaurant concepts.

 

Egon Lillestrøm is a busy and well-established restaurant with a strong team culture, high guest focus, and clear operational standards. You will join a professional kitchen environment where teamwork, structure, and development are part of everyday operations.

About the role

As Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will work closely with the Kitchen Manager and help ensure smooth daily kitchen operations, strong team performance, and consistent food quality. Together, you share the responsibility for the kitchen and its daily operations: quality, routines, staff, and flow.

Key responsibilities
• Support and coordinate daily kitchen operations together with the Kitchen Manager
• Ensure high standards for food quality, presentation, and service efficiency
• Follow up HACCP / IK-Mat routines, hygiene standards, and food safety procedures
• Assist with ordering, stock control, cost follow-up, and waste reduction
• Contribute to staffing plans and shift coordination when needed
• Train, motivate, and follow up kitchen team members
• Participate actively in production, mise en place, deliveries, and à la carte service

Who we are looking for
• Experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Manager, or a skilled chef ready for the next step
• Structured, solution-oriented, and confident working with food safety and operational routines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining a positive attitude
• A team player who enjoys developing both colleagues and yourself
• Good communication skills in English (Norwegian is a strong advantage)

What we offer
• A dynamic and engaging workplace in a strong restaurant concept
• Excellent development opportunities within the restaurant and the Egon chain
• Structured systems, solid routines, and support from experienced leaders
• Competitive employment conditions and flexibility when possible
• A central location in Lillestrøm with close proximity to Oslo

 

Ready to take the next step?
Apply via the link, or send your application by email to paul@utelivpartner.no 
Please mark the subject line: “Assistant Kitchen Manager – Egon Lillestrøm”.