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Head Chef – Matur og drykkur, Reykjavík, Iceland We are looking for a passionate, creative and ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Matur og drykkur, a Michelin Guide recommended fine dining restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef or a talented Sous Chef ready to take the next step into a leadership role. Our culinary philosophy is rooted in Icelandic food traditions, reinterpreted through a contemporary approach.

We serve one seasonal tasting menu, celebrating local ingredients, sustainability, foraging and close relationships with Icelandic farmers, fishermen and small producers. We recently moved into a new location with a larger, upgraded kitchen, opening up exciting possibilities for the future of the restaurant.

The role As Head Chef, you will have significant creative freedom to develop the tasting menu, bring your own ideas and culinary identity to the restaurant, and help shape its next chapter.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen team. - Creating and continuously developing our seasonal tasting menu. - Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency. - Working closely with local producers and exploring seasonal and foraged ingredients. - Collaborating with our front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding dining experience. - Promoting sustainability, creativity and responsible kitchen practices. - Building a positive, supportive and collaborative working environment.

Our kitchen and culture For many years, we have proudly maintained an all-female kitchen, reflecting our commitment to supporting women and creating opportunities for professional growth and leadership. We strongly believe that exceptional food begins with a great team.

A positive and inclusive working environment, mutual respect, good morale and strong team spirit are central to our philosophy. During the season, we also enjoy going out together as a team to forage and gather wild herbs, plants and seaweed that become part of our menu.

We offer the opportunity to take a leading creative role in an established, ambitious restaurant, work with exceptional Icelandic ingredients and help shape the future of Matur og drykkur. If you are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and are ready for an exciting new chapter in Iceland, we would love to hear from you. vetrinabakeca

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