Executive Chef Cook (Scandinavian specialty) M/W

Permanent contract
Full-time
At least 2 years of experience (Junior level)
Education level: no preference
Kitchen / Cooking

Let your culinary creativity take shape in a remote offshore environment

Posted on 11/03/2026

Mission

You will report to the Off-Shore Site Project Manager.

Your main objectives will be, but not exclusively:

An in‑depth understanding of Nordic gastronomic customs and traditions, with a demonstrated ability to integrate Nordic culinary preparations into the established menu for our client, from breakfast through dinner.
To manage & organize the kitchen, storage and logistic activities. To provide the client and customer a good quality service that is as per contract (including Safety, quality, variety, temperature, quantity and on time) in a Safe manner. Ensure Kitchen and leaving areas are clean and hygienic at all times. Ensure correct Hygiene techniques are used.
To ensure compliance with Newrest's contractual commitments as well as customer satisfaction.
To follow and respect the financial budget given by Newrest management.
To supervise the Health and Safety rules as well as the Quality Management on site as per the company policy.
To be innovative and propose solutions for Newrest to achieve its objectives.
To ensure to work fully with the group tools as Winrest for raw material management, production, HSE tracking and reporting and Calypso system for audit & actions plan. Not limited to those tasks, you will participate in the implementation of the system evolution.
To train the team to be autonomous and develop skills.
Prepare and carry out training on cooking techniques.
Prepare menus and costings for special events and banquets.
Organize resources within the Kitchen and other areas.
Ensure timely preparation of food as per set menu and within set cost.
Ensure quality, quantity and hygienic food is served with particular emphasis on presentation. Ensure minimum / no wastage (excess food balance).
Support storekeeper in stock management
Ensure that all norms, procedures, policies, documentation logs pertaining to HSE / HACCP company standards are followed and records maintained.
Replace the project manager when it is needed

Your role must be accomplished in compliance with Group standards and guidelines, including involvement, sense of responsibility, ethics, transparency, and honesty. Your mission will be carried out in line with Newrest’s code of conduct.

This description is not exhaustive.

Profile

Culinary Certificates
Minimum 5 years' work experience in a similar capacity
HACCP Training
Strong Leadership, Communication and Organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
English speaker, Portuguese is a plus
Scandinavian experience