CHEF POSITION AT A PRESTIGIOUS DIPLOMATIC RESIDENCE IN COPENHAGEN

An exclusive residence located north of Copenhagen is seeking a qualified and experienced chef to join our team.

We provide a dynamic working environment where no two days are the same, challenges arise daily, and we tackle them with a smile. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to excellence.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a chef – preferably in a gourmet or high-end restaurant-with proven kitchen management skills, and will be comfortable collaborating with others, particularly event planning staff to ensure food complements, planned events and entertainments, ideally bringing experience in this area. In return, we offer a private kitchen with a stunning view of the Øresund.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare healthy daily meals for the Principal and guests


• Conduct daily grocery shopping


• Develop creative and classic menu suggestions


• Maintain a spotless kitchen, including appliances, and ensure proper waste and recycling disposal


• Report on any kitchen maintenance issues


• Oversee the kitchen garden


• Event Catering Requirements


• Organize and serve hors d’oeuvres for up to 300 guests


• Prepare gourmet 3-5 course meals for up to 24 guests


• Demonstrate knowledge of cocktail preparation


• Ensure successful event execution within budget


• Exhibit a strong service-oriented mindset


• Work independently for daily operations and collaboratively during events

WORK SCHEDULE:

Applicants must be flexible and available according to service needs, which may change on short notice. The average weekly schedule is 40 hours, primarily Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 20:00. Evening and occasional weekend availability is expected. Time off is granted when the Principal and family are traveling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in spoken and written English


• Strong communication skills


• Must reside in Denmark and/or possess valid work and residency permits


• Non-Danish citizens must include a copy of their work and residency permit with the application

BENEFITS:

• 25 days of annual leave


• Pension scheme enrollment with Danish firm PFA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please email your application, work history, and the names of two people who may be contacted for references to HR specialist Aura Steffen-Hansen at Steffen-HansenA@state.gov.

Application deadline: September 4, 2025

Submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Thank you for your interest.