Sous Chef for Mad & Kaffe Lyngby

Mad & Kaffe Lyngby continues to grow, and with a busy kitchen and increasing demand, we're looking for an ambitious and passionate Sous Chef to join our team.

This isn't about replacing someone – it's about strengthening our kitchen with another leader who wants to be part of an ambitious team and help deliver exceptional food experiences every single day.

At Mad & Kaffe, we believe great food starts with great craftsmanship. We work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, prepare everything in-house, and take pride in delivering consistently high-quality dishes in a busy, fast-paced kitchen where teamwork is everything.

About the role

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef and the rest of the leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain our high culinary standards, and help create a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading daily kitchen operations and service

• Maintaining consistency and quality in every dish

• Ordering and stock management

• Planning preparation and organizing the kitchen

• Leading and motivating the team during service

• Supporting, coaching, and developing junior team members

• Helping create a structured, positive, and professional working environment

About you

You're passionate about food, leadership, and teamwork. You enjoy taking responsibility, thrive in a busy kitchen, and stay calm and focused when the pace is high.

We imagine that you:

• Have experience in a similar leadership role within a professional kitchen

• Are confident making decisions and working independently

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and lead by example

• Have a strong sense of quality, structure, and attention to detail

• Are flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends

• Bring positive energy, commitment, and reliability to the team

What we offer

Joining Mad & Kaffe Lyngby means becoming part of one of our busiest cafés, where no two days are the same.

We offer:

• A workplace with trust, responsibility, and room to make an impact

• A kitchen focused on fresh ingredients, quality, and craftsmanship

• A strong and experienced team with a great working culture

• Professional and personal development opportunities within a growing company

• A dynamic everyday environment where you'll constantly be challenged and develop your skills

• Flexible scheduling

• Staff benefits at all Mad & Kaffe cafés

Apply

We're interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and will hire as soon as we find the right person.

If you're looking for a kitchen where you'll be challenged, trusted with responsibility, and become part of a strong team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your motivated application to Executive Chef David Andersen.