Chef and cook jobs in Sweden
42 Chef and cook jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 32,200 a month.
Chef and cook in Sweden
Cooks prepare food in restaurants, hotels, cafés, schools and hospitals. Kitchens in the big cities and at ski and summer resorts hire many people from abroad, and English is often the working language. A food hygiene course is a merit, and experience from a busy kitchen counts for more than formal training.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 42
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 32,200
- Most earn SEK 28,600 to SEK 37,400 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Employers report a shortage of applicants. Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Chef and cook salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Gothenburg5
- Stockholm5
- Åre3
- Malmö3
- Västervik2
- Kalix1
- Hofors1
- Kiruna1
- Krokom1
- Essunga1
- Huddinge1
- Härryda1
- Årjäng1
- Borlänge1
- Höganäs1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 34,100 |
| East Middle Sweden | SEK 31,900 |
| Småland and the islands | SEK 32,300 |
| South Sweden | SEK 33,100 |
| West Sweden | SEK 32,600 |
| North Middle Sweden | SEK 31,600 |
| Middle Norrland | SEK 30,900 |
| Upper Norrland | SEK 31,900 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
Chef
Cut & Slice AB · Piteå
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CHEF! Are you a passionate chef who enjoys cooking, quality and working as part of a team? Then you might be the person we are looking for! We are looking for…
Posted today · apply by 26 Nov
Welcome to the world’s most fun job in the world’s loveliest village. Åre Bageri med Restaurang Ripazzo is looking for a Chef for the 26/27 winter season. Possibility of…
Posted 1 Nov · apply by 1 Dec
The loveliest village in the world, with the most enjoyable job in the world, leaving time for skiing every day! Åre Bageri with Restaurang Ripazzo is looking for a breakfast host…
Posted 1 Nov · apply by 1 Dec
Chef wanted at Chili & Wok in Linköping
CW i Linköping AB · Linköping
Chef wanted at Chili & Wok in Linköping Chili & Wok is looking for a chef for our restaurant in Linköping. We serve Asian food and are looking for someone with cooking experience…
Posted 30 Oct · apply by 29 Nov
An experienced lunch chef for Drottninggatan
Drottninggatan 6 AB · Stockholm
Workplace: Drottninggatan 6 Postcode: 11151 Town: Stockholm Swedish-Italian cuisine Casual dining - a restaurant where everyone can feel at home! Traditional dishes from Sweden…
Posted 28 Oct · apply by 27 Nov
Chef for Restaurang Sadeln Åre
KV Restaurang AB · Åre
We are looking for our final team members ahead of the winter season! At our restaurant, you will work with both lunch service and à la carte in the evenings, at a fast pace. We…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 10 Dec
Turkish/Azerbaijani chef
Izot Kolgrill AB · Järfälla
Looking for a chef who knows Turkish and Azerbaijani cuisine. Has worked for at least 3_4 years as a head chef and can handle everything in the kitchen, from ordering and cooking…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 26 Nov
Indian & Pakistani Chef Wanted
Citronpärla AB · Falköping
Citronpärla AB is looking for an experienced Indian/Pakistani Chef to join our team in Falköping, Sweden. We are expanding our restaurant concept towards catering as well. We will…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 26 Nov
Experienced fine dining chef
Gränsö Slott AB · Västervik
Gränsö slott is growing and welcoming more and more guests all year round. Food is part of the overall experience at Gränsö slott. We are looking for a self-reliant and…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 24 Apr 2027
CHEF WANTED FOR ASIAN FOOD IN VÄXJÖ FOODIE
Eight Market VX AB · Växjö
We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of experience and good knowledge of ASIAN cooking. Your duties include preparing ASIAN food. Chef training is an advantage but not…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 25 Nov
Chef responsible for the restaurant’s daily operations
SK Sushi i Lycksele AB · Lycksele
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-reliant and responsible chef for our restaurant Blueocean Sushi in Lycksele, which serves sushi, poké bowls and Asian hot dishes. We are…
Posted 25 Oct · apply by 13 Nov
Green Mango is looking for an experienced Thai chef
GM thairestaurang i Malmö AB · Malmö
Are you a skilled Thai chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes responsibility and is passionate about Thai cooking? Then you may be the person we are looking for!…
Posted 25 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Would you like to create magic in the kitchen? We are looking for a passionate chef to join Spill! Are you a chef who loves a fast pace, high-quality ingredients and working in a…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Kock med erfarenhet av Sushi & asiatisk matlagning
Grand Hotel i Mölle Aktiebolag · Höganäs
Grand Hôtel Mölle is for more than 60 years run by the Dahlberg Family. Except the hotell with its famous restaurant the family is also responsible for our own green houses and…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 15 Nov
Asian fusion / sushi fusion chef
Gibmi Food AB · Essunga
We are looking for one or more chefs who can take our Thai food and sushi to new and higher levels with the latest in Asian fusion cooking and/or sushi fusion cooking. Applicants…
Posted 22 Oct · apply by 4 Nov
2 cold kitchen chefs wanted!
Sushi Mojo AB · Jönköping
Hello! We are looking for 2 cold kitchen chefs to work full-time at our sushi restaurant in central Jönköping. We are looking for someone who is meticulous, responsible and enjoys…
Posted 22 Oct · apply by 12 Dec
Experienced Chef or Sous Chef for the 2027 Summer Season
Gränsö Slott AB · Västervik
Gränsö slott is a family-owned destination with a hotel, restaurant and spa by the sea in Västervik. Our beautiful castle setting, surrounded by the sea and nature, draws many…
Posted 21 Oct · apply by 19 Apr 2027
The Asian Restaurant
Four-Brother AB · Borlänge
Plan and prepare menus. Prepare and present dishes. Handle ingredients and orders. Ensure hygiene and safety in the kitchen. Coordinate and lead kitchen staff. Check the quality…
Posted 21 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Thai chef, Samui Thai Kitchen near Avenyn, Gothenburg
Samui Thai Kitchen AB · Gothenburg
Are you our new Wokmaster? 20th anniversary and expansion at Samui Thai Kitchen! 🍜🔥 We are celebrating 20 years of Thai food culture in Gothenburg, and now we are taking the…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 20 Nov
Chefs for Idöborg, spring and summer 2027
Idöborg AB · Värmdö
Work in the archipelago’s most beautiful setting! Would you like to spend next season in one of the most magical places in the Stockholm archipelago? Idöborg is a unique…
Posted 18 Oct · apply by 17 Dec
Sushi Chef Roppongi Sushi and Grill
BJ Sushi Grill City AB
Hello Would you like to work in a central location in one of Stockholm’s best food halls? Roppongi Sushi and Grill is growing and looking to strengthen our team.
Posted 17 Oct · apply by 16 Nov
kock till Pom Friterie
Potato Shop N1 AB · Stockholm
About the role Pom Friterie is looking for a motivated and flexible kitchen team member to join our team, working 50–75%. We are a Dutch-inspired restaurant specialising in Dutch…
Posted 16 Oct · apply by 15 Nov
Sushi Chef
Nicola Grendele AB · Gothenburg
We are currently looking for a Sushi Chef to join our team at Sushi Lee G. If you are precise, organized, teamplayer and a fast learner, this is the job for you. Responsibilities:…
Posted 15 Oct · apply by 14 Nov
Fazer Gateau is looking for a Deli Employee
Fazer Sweden AB · Huddinge
Deli Employee at Gateau Deli Skogås Would you like to help create truly delicious taste experiences for our guests? We are now looking for committed employees for our deli…
Posted 15 Oct · apply by 16 Nov
Sous chef, are you ready for the next step?
Landvetter Airport Hotel Aktiebolag · Härryda
Are you an experienced chef who wants to take on more responsibility? Or are you already working as a Sous Chef and looking for a new environment where you can make a difference?…
Posted 14 Oct · apply by 13 Nov
We are looking for you in the kitchen!
Byns Trattoria 3:e Lång AB · Gothenburg
Byns Trattoria is a meeting place for those drawn to Italian cuisine. A meal with us represents a place where people gather with family and friends in an authentic setting. We are…
Posted 13 Oct · apply by 12 Nov
Head Chef, Mountain Season
R.M recruit AB · Gothenburg
Hello Rekrytera mera is looking for chefs and head chefs for partners in northern Sweden. We are looking for someone who is passionate, experienced and able to relocate for the…
Posted 9 Oct · apply by 8 Nov
Indian chef
Masala Gamlestan AB · Gothenburg
We are looking for an experienced and independent chef for an Indian restaurant. You must have good experience of Indian cuisine and preferably have grown up with it. Working…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 7 Nov
Chef wanted with expertise in sushi
T-L Sushi AB · Malmö
Zushi is a restaurant in central Malmö specialising in Asian food, primarily Japanese dishes. Our offering includes table service, catering and takeaway, and we constantly strive…
Posted 7 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Sushi chef / Asian chef
Better Meal I Sigtuna AB · Sigtuna
Better Meal Sushi & Poké in Sigtuna is looking for an experienced sushi chef for full-time or part-time work. We are looking for someone with at least one year of experience…
Posted 6 Oct · apply by 30 Dec
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The employers with the most jobs in English right now.
How to work in Sweden
Do I need a work permit to work in Sweden?
Citizens of EU and EEA countries and Switzerland do not: they can move and start work straight away. Everyone else needs a work permit before moving, based on a job offer: the employer starts the application with the Swedish Migration Agency and you complete it.
How much must a job pay for a work permit?
Since 1 June 2026 the salary must be at least 90% of the Swedish median salary at the time you apply: SEK 34,470 a month before tax, based on the median of SEK 38,300 that Statistics Sweden published in June 2026. The figure moves each June, some occupations are exempt down to 75%, and pay, insurance and terms must also match the collective agreement or what is normal in the trade.
Do I need to speak Swedish?
Not for every job. Many international employers, tech companies, universities and research labs work in English, and every ad on this page asks for English, either as a requirement or a merit. Many also ask for Swedish, and each card says which.
What is a personnummer and do I need one?
It is the Swedish personal identity number, used by banks, employers, healthcare and BankID. You get one from the Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, when you register as moving to Sweden for a year or more; shorter stays get a coordination number instead.
How are salaries quoted in Sweden?
Usually as a monthly amount before tax, not a yearly one. Most people pay municipal income tax of roughly 29 to 35%, depending on where they live, and state income tax only on high incomes.
How much holiday do you get in Sweden?
The legal minimum is 25 days of paid holiday a year, and many collective agreements give more. Most people take three or four weeks in a row in the summer.
The rules change from year to year. Check the Swedish Migration Agency before you apply.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Platsbanken (open data, CC0), and employers posting on Sweden Herald. Every ad asks for English, as a requirement or a merit, and links to where you apply.