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Experienced Chefs for YLJA Restaurant

📍 SelfossFood & KitchenNo Icelandic requiredExternal

YLJA is a restaurant at Laugarás built around warmth, nourishment, and close relationships with our ingredients and producers. Our cooking is vegetable-forward, grounded in local sourcing, live fire, and thoughtful simplicity. We're looking to hire for few different positions in the kitchen. The restaurant is led by master chef Gísli Matt. We are looking for experienced chefs who: - Have solid experience in professional kitchens - Are comfortable with volume while keeping standards high - Work independently and stay organised under pressure - Care about ingredients, sustainability, and continuous improvement - Are looking to settle into a long-term position We offer: - A well-structured kitchen with clear systems - A healthy work-life balance (2-2-3 shift pattern) - An ambitious but down-to-earth working environment - Real influence on food and daily operations - Accommodation options nearby If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a short introduction and your CV.