Scandic Luleå is a pleasant and welcoming hotel located just ten mål from the Arctic Circle, with a short drive to downtown Luleå and lovely areas for strolling. Here, our guests can enjoy Norrbotten delicacies in the restaurant and watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky.

Our guests are our top priority, and providing them with the highest level of service is our primary focus. We do this by fostering a strong service culture and maintaining a top-class hotel, but the most important element is the people who do the incredible work that makes it all possible—our employees!

We are looking for a Head Chef at Scandic Luleå.

At Scandic, everyone works together to create a world-class guest experience throughout the guest’s entire stay. As Head Chef, you’ll be the one who motivates, drives, develops, and engages everyone on the team to take significant personal responsibility for improving 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 expertise that we exceed our guests’ expectations—and we also have a lot of fun at work!

What does the role entail?

In this role as Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for

• The kitchen, where you’ll have overall responsibility for ensuring a world-class guest experience in our food and beverage environments. This means that, together with your team, you ensure a high level of service and an offering that meets guests’ needs

You lead and develop the business and its employees based on the company’s strategy, goals, and local conditions. You have a passion for service, and through your leadership, you inspire and motivate your team while creating the conditions for you all to deliver exceptional guest experiences together. As Head Chef, you’re also an integral part of daily operations and are responsible for planning and staffing based on the business’s needs. You’re part of the hotel’s management team, which means that, together with your colleagues, you have overall responsibility for the entire hotel.

Who are you?

You embrace change and have the ability to lead others through it; you’re flexible and find it easy to identify solutions and build relationships. You have experience working within a specific concept and view this as an asset in your daily work. You are a leader who considers it a given to be present at various times and on different days and takes a holistic approach to everything you do. You recognize the value of collaboration, provide regular feedback, and have a communicative leadership style. You plan your time and work purposefully toward short- and long-term goals. As a manager with us, you live by our leadership compass, with “Inspire,” “Collaborate,” “Build Trust,” and “Empower” as a natural part of your leadership. You embody our values and serve as a role model in your role.

You have previous experience leading others in a similar role, as well as relevant education and experience in the service industry. You have strong administrative skills, experience with financial planning and follow-up, and are well-versed in working with various IT systems. You must also have a good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Job Details:

This is a full-time, permanent position.

• We require a probationary period.
• Your immediate supervisor is the Food & Beverage Manager
• Work hours include day, evening, and weekend shifts based on operational needs.
• Start date: September 1 or as agreed.

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; therefore, we ask that you apply as soon as possible. For this recruitment process, we use personality tests as part of the selection process.

Bring your experience, your dedication, and your way of thinking to us—and contribute to a culture where we truly care: about each other, our guests, and our planet. Welcome to Scandic!

Experience in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.

Ability to lead, prioritize, and make decisions at a fast pace.

A positive and solution-oriented approach.

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 help create the warm, home-like feeling that characterizes 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.