Head Chef - Help Take Brunch to the Next Level

Location: Carlsberg Byen, Vesterbro, Copenhagen
Hours: Full time / 5 days per week

About Us:

Cadence is a vibrant brunch restaurant and bakery based in Copenhagen, known for our modern, health-forward approach to daytime dining and our commitment to hand-made ingredients, specialty coffee, and creative dishes.

We are born out of a desire to bring the energy and style of the Australian brunch scene to Copenhagen - where daytime food is treated with the same care, technique, and attention as a great dinner service.

With our flagship restaurant in Carlsberg Byen and a growing network of locations, we’re on a journey to take brunch to the next level.

Your Role:

As Head Chef, you’ll lead the kitchen team at our flagship location, overseeing everything from menu development and daily operations to prep production for our other stores. You’ll play a key role in shaping the food identity of Cadence, with a strong focus on restaurant-style technique, bold international flavours, and a commitment to quality in a daytime setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve our brunch and new dinner menu in line with the Cadence concept and culinary standards
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff to build a strong, consistent team culture
• Oversee prep production and coordination for our satellite locations
• Ensure consistency and quality, while supporting food rollouts and seasonal changes across all locations
• Maintain full responsibility for kitchen operations - including ordering, inventory management, and supplier coordination
• Monitor and control kitchen costs, food waste, and portioning
• Develop and refine systems and workflows to support a high-volume, high-quality service
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards across all kitchen activity
• Collaborate with our management and bakery teams to support events, catering, and menu innovation

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader, ideally in a high-volume or fast-paced environment
• Strong familiarity with brunch-style cooking and broad knowledge of international cuisine
• Confidence in using restaurant-style techniques within a daytime service format
• A hands-on, solutions-focused leader with a collaborative mindset
• Skilled in kitchen management, food cost control, and supplier relations
• A passion for seasonal produce, creative plating, and balanced, health-forward food

Why Join Us?

Cadence is a growing brand that’s redefining what brunch can be in Copenhagen -thoughtful, fast-paced, and full of flavour. As Head Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, shape our menus, and build systems that support sustainable growth. If you’re excited about brunch, leadership, and working in a dynamic daytime environment - we’d love to hear from you.