Do you want to join the family?
At Mati, you’ll find a workplace with great opportunities for development, good arrangements for weekends and holidays, competitive conditions, and the chance to work with some of the best colleagues in the industry.
We are looking for passionate and playful team members who love their guests and their profession. Send us an application — we look forward to hearing from you!
Head Chef
Do you have the ambition, passion, and skills to lead our talented kitchen team in the pursuit of success?
Phoenix Gastropub is located right in the heart of Trondheim. A gastropub is a venue that serves high-quality food made from fresh ingredients and packed with flavour. Whether you come for lunch, dinner, or drinks, Phoenix should never disappoint! Lunch, dinner, and great vibes, Monday to Saturday.
We are looking for a leader with experience from high-paced workplaces, while still maintaining the quality of food, drinks, and service — exactly as expected from a Mati concept.
The Head Chef will play an influential role in the continued development and quality assurance of our popular food concept. We are searching for a passionate and experienced chef with the ambition to take classic dishes and flavours and turn them into memorable dining experiences.
Typical responsibilities:
- Daily operation of the kitchen; ordering goods, costing, and food safety procedures
- Staff management, including recruitment, training, and scheduling
- Development and follow-up of menus, concept, and guest experience
- Financial responsibility including stock management, food cost control, and inventory counts
- Recruitment, mentoring, and follow-up of apprentices and training plans
Desired qualifications and qualities:
- Relevant experience from similar positions
- Strong work capacity
- Great passion for the profession and guest experiences
- Interest in finance and operations
- Experience with staff management and scheduling systems
- Flexible and solution-oriented
- Proactive and energetic
- Strong interpersonal skills
Send your application to work@mati.no.
Applications by 31st may 2026
The Mati Philosophy
Matigruppen AS is a newly established player in the food & beverage sector. With a big heart for people, the profession, and experiences, we are setting a new standard for restaurant operations. Our ambitions are as great as the space in our food hearts, and we look forward to having you join us on the journey.
We are commited to improving the conditions of hospitality emplyment. Our package has benefits including, but not limited to:
- An improved baseline pension contribution of 3%
- Full distribution of tips
- Extended work-inflicted damage insurance
We aim to retain our key personnel for the long term. There are excellent opportunities for further education, study trips, and further professional development within the group.