Admin/Operations – Flåm

Are you a structured and operational kitchen manager who enjoys both professional responsibility and administrative tasks?

Furukroa is looking for a professional and committed chef who combines solid culinary expertise with clear leadership and a good understanding of systems. We are looking for someone who creates structure, ensures compliance with routines and regulations, and who leads through active participation in daily operations.

This is a key management position with overall responsibility for the kitchen's professional, financial and operational results. The size of the kitchen team varies depending on the season, from approximately 5 to 15 people.

Our values

Respectful
We care about each other and treat others as we would like to be treated.

Inclusive
We welcome people, listen to different perspectives, and ensure that everyone feels included.

Motivated
We are proud of our work and do our best to create good results and positive experiences.

We are looking for you as

• Have solid experience as a chef or sous chef with leadership responsibilities

• Is confident in professional and operational kitchen management

• Is structured and able to build good systems in daily operations

• Have a good understanding of finances, including cost control and calculation

• Has experience with budget monitoring and profitability management

• Have good knowledge of IK food and HSE

• Is clear about delegation, training and team development

• Creates a positive, respectful and structured work environment

• Maintains overview and control during hectic and seasonal periods

• Communicates clearly and collaborates well across departments

• Speaks and writes a Scandinavian language in addition to English

Your main areas of responsibility

Professional and operational management

• Overall responsibility for daily operations of the kitchen

• Ensure consistent and high quality of food and presentation

• Actively hire in production and service

• Develop menus in line with concept and profitability

Finance and inventory control

• Budget responsibility and control of cost of goods sold

• Calculation of rights and pricing

• Ordering goods, supplier follow-up and stock control

• Reduce waste and ensure good inventory and ordering routines

Internal control and compliance (IK-mat and HSE)

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations within IC food

• Maintain and further develop internal control system

• Ensure safe working conditions in line with HSE requirements

• Ensure correct documentation and follow-up

Team management and work environment

• Delegate tasks and follow up on implementation

• Training, guidance and development of the kitchen team

• Create a structured and respectful work culture

• Ensure clear routines and effective systems in daily operations

Position details

Start-up: by appointment

Permanent position, 100%

How to apply

Application period: March 3–20

Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period via Teams video conference.

👉 Apply electronically:
https://wangengroup.bamboohr.com/careers/59

Residence

We offer staff housing for our team members, which makes it easy to get established in Flåm and quickly get into position.

Rent is deducted directly from salary and includes electricity, internet, and bedding, which provides predictability and easy financial overview.

About the company

We are a locally owned tourism group based in Flåm and Aurland. The group includes, among other things, Flåmsbrygga Hotel – a rustic fjord hotel with conference facilities; Ægir BreweryPub; Flåmstova Restaurant and Furukroa Café.

We also operate Wangen Apartments in Aurland – modern apartments with a high standard for short and long-term stays – as well as Mall of Norway, one of the region's largest souvenir shops.

Together we create holistic guest experiences for visitors from all over the world, with a strong focus on quality, personal hospitality and local roots.