Kitchen Team Leader – Join the energy at ASIA Aker Brygge!

Do you love food, teamwork, and leading a high-energy kitchen?

ASIA Aker Brygge is now hiring a full-time Kitchen Team Leader to help us take our kitchen – and team – to the next level!

What makes ASIA a great place to work?

• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where no day is the same

• One of Oslo’s biggest and most popular restaurants, with over 500 seats

• A creative and social kitchen culture with room to grow

• Opportunity to learn from Executive Chef Karl MacEwan (ex-Michelin, Sushi Samba & AquaShard London)

• We value sustainability, bold flavours and a team-first attitude

About the role

As Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to ensure a smooth, efficient and high-quality kitchen operation. You’ll lead by example in both prep and service, support your teammates, and maintain high culinary and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during shifts

• Ensure recipes, plating, and standards are followed

• Maintain high hygiene levels (IK-mat/HACCP)

• Coach and correct when needed – with a supportive attitude

• Be a part of daily planning and team development

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has minimum 2 years of kitchen experience (leadership experience is a plus, but not required!)

• Speaks and understands English

• Is structured, positive and dependable

• Wants to grow as a leader and help others succeed

• Has a clear “Yes I can!” mindset

“We push each other to grow and have fun doing it.”– Karl, Executive Head Chef

What we offer:

• Full-time position in a well-established and respected workplace

• Competitive pay

• Clear development paths – we promote from within

• A fun and professional team that takes pride in what we do

• A colourful, buzzing workplace right by the Oslo fjord

• Internal health benefits

About ASIA Aker Brygge

ASIA opened in 2014 and has grown to become a vibrant and modern Southeast Asian restaurant with bold street food flavours, beautiful cocktails, and a social dining experience.

We are part of the Drueklasen Group, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. In addition to our restaurant and stunning private dining room (90 guests), we operate Pop-In, our own bar concept and takeaway.

Ready to lead and grow?

Send us your application today – we’re excited to meet you!