Chef

24.11.2025

We are looking for a talented and passionate chef to join the team of the Danish Ambassador in Portugal. As our Chef, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality lunches and dinners for the guests in the residence of the Danish Ambassador. The Ambassador is weekly hosting events such as breakfasts, lunches, dinners and standing receptions. In addition to this, the Embassy organises bigger events and conferences.

As the Ambassadors Chef, you will be responsible for planning the menu, do the shopping and cook for our guests.

Position: Chef

Type of employment: 20 hours a week, 1 year contract with the possibility of extension

Starting date: 1^st of January 2025 or soon thereafter

Location: The Danish Ambassador’s residence in Portugal

Deadline for application: 7^th of December 2025 23:59 (GMT)

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, cooking, and service for events at the Residence
• Planning of menus and shopping of groceries and other household stocks for the kitchen
• Coordination with the Ambassador’s PA and events’ managers for events
• Preparation of simple, balanced meals for Residence as needed
• Ensuring that food handling and storage comply with high sanitary and safety standards
• Maintaining bookkeeping and budgets of the provision of food and beverages in cooperation with Embassy
• Responsible for maintaining the kitchen at high sanitary standards in close cooperation with Residence Housekeeper
• Arranging additional assistance from i.e. waiters for bigger events

 

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, with a strong track record in high-end restaurants or hotels
• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and cuisines
• A creative approach to menu design with a focus on seasonal products
• Experienced at setting up and executing a variety of official events
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

 

Employment conditions

• We offer a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension, the contract will be in accordance with the Portuguese special regime for housekeeping.
• Your standard working hours will be 20 hours per week. The working time will vary according the needs of the season, and occasionally overtime should be expected.
• Your salary will reflect your responsibility, tasks and previous experience

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, proof of relevant education as well as relevant recommendations and references in one pdf-document) to [email protected], marked “Chef – [your name]” at the latest by 7^th of December 2025. Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.

  

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the start of employment.

 

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Personal Assistant, Ana Santos Faustino ([email protected]) tel: +351 916137005. For more information about the Embassy, see https://portugal.um.dk/en

 

Data handling

According to Article 13 of the EU General Data protection Regulation 2016/679, the Ministry must provide you with information regarding the Ministry’s handling of personal data when we collect personal data from you. We process your data for recruitment purposes only. We would like to keep your data until the specific position has been filled. We cannot estimate the exact timeframe, but we will consider this period finished when a candidate accepts our job offer for the position. Subsequently, we will delete your data. You can read more about how we process your personal data here.

 

About us

The Embassy of Denmark in Portugal attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.