Senior Kitchen Lead – Join the Poulette's Kitchen Team 🌶️🔥

Location: Copenhagen
Job Type: Full-time

Poulette is a fast-growing concept known for its bold flavours, high-quality ingredients, and commitment to an exceptional guest experience. With increasing international recognition and pop-ups in New York, Milan, Berlin, and beyond, we take pride in delivering our signature Spicy Fried Chicken and Mapo Tofu Sandwiches with precision and care.

To support our expanding operations, we are seeking a Senior Kitchen Lead to oversee ingredient preparation, maintain kitchen organisation, and contribute to a seamless service. This role is focused on preparing high-quality products and effective operations in service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Daily Kitchen Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of the production team.
• Ensure consistency and quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Communicate effectively with the team to maintain smooth and productive operations.
• Address issues on the floor and escalate when needed.

2. Representative of Kitchen Manager

• Take full operational responsibility in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Liaise with the Store Manager to ensure alignment between kitchen and service.
• Uphold and enforce standards, structure, and cleanliness during service and prep.

3. Training & Team Development

• Support onboarding and hands-on training of new Production Chefs.
• Lead by example, fostering a collaborative, professional, and respectful work culture.
• Encourage best practices and continuous improvement within the team.

4. Operational Support

• Assist the Kitchen Manager with stock control, ordering, and waste monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Help implement and maintain workflow systems and prep documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years experience in a kitchen or food production role.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• A team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• A good understanding of quality assurance procedures.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
• Must be legally authorised to work in Denmark.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing brand.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with a passionate team.
• Competitive compensation.
• Attractive working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the company.

If you are passionate about food, thrive in an organised kitchen environment, and want to contribute to a brand that is making an impact, we would love to hear from you!

If you’re organised, proactive, and ready to bring the heat to a dynamic kitchen, we would love to hear from you!