At Scandic Plaza in Umeå, our guests stay in a relaxed setting overlooking the Umeå River, just a few blocks from the pedestrian street’s shopping and nightlife. They can stroll through town, spend time in our relaxation area, or enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

We’re a team that works with great joy and dedication—we’re proud of our workplace. Our employees are our greatest asset: we want them to feel at home and continue to grow with us. Through strong leadership and effective cross-departmental collaboration, we create fantastic hotel experiences for our guests.

We are now looking for a chef at Scandic Plaza in Umeå.

No matter why a guest comes to us, few things are as appreciated as a friendly face that welcomes them. As a chef, you’ll act as a host alongside the rest of the hotel team and create a world-class guest experience.

With us, you’ll have a great deal of autonomy to make the decisions needed to ensure guest satisfaction, and our teams continuously develop and improve our work processes and service as the world around us changes. We’re convinced that it’s when you’re able to grow and contribute all your skills and experience that we exceed our guests’ expectations. And on top of that, we have fun at work!

So bring your experience, your passion, and your way of thinking to us—and help build a culture where we truly care: about each other, our guests, and our planet. Welcome to Scandic!

What does the role of chef entail?

Here, you’ll play a vital role at the hotel by ensuring a world-class guest experience in our food and beverage settings. Your main responsibilities include planning, preparing, and cooking food, as well as presenting it in an appealing way. You’ll also step in to support and assist the team in other areas of the hotel as needed.

Who are you?

To be a good fit for this role, you need to have a passion for food and be attentive to details and guests’ individual needs. You value organization and order, both in your own work and that of your colleagues. All to provide our guests with a fantastic dining experience. For this position, we require that you have completed culinary training or have acquired equivalent skills through other means. Personal qualities and attitude are the most important factors for this recruitment. To be a good fit for this role, you need to be a strong team player who takes great responsibility for your tasks and the overall results. It’s also important that you can provide excellent hospitality to the hotel’s guests.

Job Information:

This is a position for occasional days of work on an as-needed basis.

We only accept applications through our website. All applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so we ask that you apply as soon as possible. For this recruitment, we use a simple service test as part of the selection process.

We look forward to welcoming you to Scandic!

P.S. On our website, you can read even more about the position, our benefits, and our culture!

It all starts with you. Working at one of our hotels means being part of a team where thoughtfulness, collaboration, and small everyday moments make a difference. You’ll help create the warm, home-like atmosphere that defines Scandic—by being present, right here and now, and making sure the details matter.

Some days fly by, others are more predictable—no two days are alike. But what always remains constant is the team spirit. You’re there for one another, solve problems as they arise, and take pride in delivering quality—even when the pace is fast. And when you do that, guests don’t just enjoy their stay—they want to come back.

This is how we work at Scandic

We’re at our best when we work together—across roles, hotels, and teams—and focus on what makes a real difference in everyday life. Our values guide how we act and deliver: Be Pro, Be Bold, Be Caring, and Be You.

If you believe that exceptional hospitality is created through collaboration, consistent quality, and small, well-executed moments, you’ll feel right at home with us.