Executive Chef

Join Our Team at The Thief

We are currently looking for an Executive Chef to join our team of experts.

Under the radar, over the top. At THE THIEF, we don't just offer a place to stay; we offer an ongoing conversation. Born on the edge of Tjuvholmen - an islet once known as a hangout for "loose existences" that has transformed into Oslo´s most cultural neighborhood - we proudly carry on a legacy of making our own rules. We are a house where worlds collide: where premium finishes are just the starting point, and where every guest and team member is treated like a rare item.

While our building serves as a gallery of statements, our soul is defined by the team that brings our unique brand of hospitality to life with boldness and an unapologetic flair. We don´t do "ifs," "buts," or "maybes" - everything we do, we do wholeheartedly. 

Key responsibilities

• Drive concept development and menu design that aligns with THE THIEF´s unique brand positioning.

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team to deliver world-class taste and presentation.

• Manage the full P&L, budgeting, and strategic supplier partnerships to ensure a profitable and sustainable operation.

• Maintain rigorous HACCP/safety standards while collaborating closely with F&B leadership to optimize the guest journey.

As our Executive Chef, you have overall responsibility for the kitchen departments, serving our following outlets and departments: 

• Thief Restaurant 

• Thief Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

• Room Service

• Breakfast

• Thief Bar

• Banquet & Event

• Canteen

What are we looking for: Bold and unafraid
We aren´t everyone´s cup of tea, and that is the point. We are looking for individuals who are optimistic, bold, and unafraid to take on life.

• Experience as an Executive Chef, preferably from high end hotels or restaurants

• Creative, innovative, and gastronomically strong

• Strong financial understanding

• Practices a modern, motivating, and inclusive leadership style

• Communicates fluently in English 

Why join the heist?

As a part of Strawberry and Nordic Hotels & Resorts, The Thief offers you the unique advantage of drawing inspiration from a diverse family of sister hotels while unlocking a wealth of future career opportunities within a major Nordic company.

• Join a workplace that encourages the pursuit of pleasure while keeping sustainability as a fundamental principle (WeCare).

• Work in a house where every individual is allowed to be a masterpiece in their own right.

• 4 free hotel night stays per year within the Strawberry chain

• Employee- and Friends & Family discount within the Strawberry chain

The Executive Chef will report to Kajsa Westerblad, F&B Manager.

What will your statement be? If you see yourself in the description above, please upload your CV and a motivational letter today. We value transparency and an informed opinion over sales pitches - be direct, be honest, and show us your personality.

Application deadline: 22nd of February 2026

Contact: For questions, reach out to the F&B Manager, Kajsa Westerblad, at kajsa.westerblad@thethief.com (no applications).

Interviews will be held throughout the application period.

A different, audacious and timelessly elegant hotel situated at the water´s edge in Tjuvholmen, Oslo.

Surrounded by gleaming buildings, art galleries and chic restaurants and bars.
Welcome to Oslo´s modern and luxurious designhotel.