Position: Full time Chef, Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C.

Type of employment: Full time employment for 3 years on a local contract with the possibility of extension. 

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Location: Embassy of Denmark, 3200 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, USA

Deadline for application: October 10, 2022.

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC has an opening for a full time chef to join the Embassy’s Administration Department. You will be part of the team running the residence. The team consists of a residence Host/Administrative assistant, Cleaning assistant and the Ambassador’s assistant. The residence hosts representative events that among other things includes breakfasts, lunches, dinners and receptions for politicians, companies and other high level contacts. The residence is also used for cultural events to promote Danish design, music, art and architecture.  The Administration Department is responsible for maintaining the Embassy building and the surroundings together with providing professional service and transportation for the Ambassador, Embassy staff and guests. 

Main tasks and responsibilities as Chef

• Running the kitchen in the residence in cooperation with the residence host, the external serving staff and the Ambassador’s PA.
• Preparation, shopping and cooking for events in the Ambassador’s residence.
• Budget and bookkeeping for the provision of food in cooperation with the Ambassador’s PA for all events in the residence.
• Responsible for maintaining the residence kitchen in a sanitary excellent condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Your day will be planned daily together with the Ambassador and residence staff. Working hours will be flexible depending on activities in the residence and Embassy and will include working during evenings. 

Required qualifications

• Experience as a chef is required. Experience running a kitchen would be preferred, incl. manage the provision of food items.
• An approachable personality and good communication skills are essential.
• Must be flexible with working hours. 
• Knowledge and experience with Danish or Nordic Cuisine would be an advantage but not a requirement.
• Good English skills required. 

We offer

• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks.  
• Great colleagues and a Scandinavian work environment where we practice freedom under responsibility.
• A Green Embassy that is trying actively to be sustainable.

Employment conditions

• You will be offered full time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract.
• You standard working hours will be 37 hours per week whereof approx. 10 hours a week will be between 5:00pm and 10:00pm (working hours activities in the residence and embassy).
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year. 
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
• Attractive health insurance. 
• Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Handbook.
• Accommodation will not be offered. 

Application and recruitment process 
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) in English to Head of Administration Heidi Hammer Nielsen at [email protected] marked “Chef” no later than October 10, 2022.

The Embassy embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment, must have a drivers license. 

Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Heidi Nielsen [email protected] / (+1) (202) 797-5332.

About us
The Embassy of Denmark is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers the United States of America. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 55 employees, 17 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries in Copenhagen.