Kitchen and restaurant assistant jobs in Sweden
31 Kitchen and restaurant assistant jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 28,300 a month.
Kitchen and restaurant assistant in Sweden
Kitchen and restaurant assistants wash up, prepare ingredients, serve and clean in restaurants, hotels and staff canteens. Most jobs need no formal training, and many workplaces use English. Hours are often evenings, weekends and seasonal, with a peak in summer and over the ski season.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 31
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 28,300
- Most earn SEK 23,000 to SEK 33,100 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Kitchen and restaurant assistant salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Stockholm6
- Malmö3
- Umeå2
- Kiruna2
- Gothenburg2
- Lund1
- Åre1
- Boden1
- Solna1
- Gävle1
- Luleå1
- Piteå1
- Uppsala1
- Varberg1
- Växjö1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 27,800 |
| East Middle Sweden | SEK 29,000 |
| Småland and the islands | SEK 28,300 |
| South Sweden | SEK 27,900 |
| West Sweden | SEK 28,900 |
| North Middle Sweden | SEK 27,800 |
| Middle Norrland | SEK 28,500 |
| Upper Norrland | SEK 29,200 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
Dishwasher wanted for Italian cooking classes!
Samantha Öberg AB · Stockholm
Al Dente offers Italian cooking classes for both companies and private groups. The classes vary in nature, and our customers are often offered customised programmes and events.…
Posted today · apply by 2 Dec
KITCHEN ASSISTANT TERRITORY 54
Cut & Slice AB · Piteå
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A KITCHEN ASSISTANT! Would you like to work in a kitchen and become part of our team? We are now looking for a kitchen assistant for approximately 25%, with the…
NewKitchen and restaurant assistantPart timeFixed termNo experience needed2 positionsEnglish a meritPosted today · apply by 2 Dec
Waiting Staff to our restaurant
Unik Sweden AB · Luleå
We’re looking for waiting staff to join our restaurant in Luleå – both full-time and part-time! You’ll find us at Vetenskapens hus on Storgatan in central Luleå. We serve food…
Posted today · apply by 2 Dec
The world’s most fun job in the world’s loveliest village. Åre Bageri with Restaurang Ripazzo is looking for a Waitress/Waiter/Restaurant Assistant for the 26/27 winter season.…
Posted 1 Nov · apply by 1 Dec
Café / Restaurant Assistant / Barista wanted
Lilla Rozta AB · Stockholm
Who are we? Kaferang City is a Café / Restaurant / Bar with finesse, in a fresh and atmospheric setting, located right in the centre of Stockholm on the fantastic Gamla Brogatan!…
Posted 30 Oct · apply by 8 Nov
Kitchen assistant
Nomad's AB · Gävle
About the job Kitchen assistant wanted for Nomad's sushi, Gävle kyrkogatan 30 (Full-time) About the role We are looking for a committed and passionate kitchen assistant with an…
Posted 29 Oct · apply by 31 Jan 2027
Kitchen assistant/chef Rosegarden Jönköping.
Lucky Market AB · Jönköping
Rosegarden Jönköping is looking for a kitchen assistant and chef, full-time Are you passionate about Asian flavours and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen? Then you could be…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Kitchen Assistant/Cook at Rosegarden Varberg Nord
Rosegarden Varberg AB · Varberg
Are you our next Wok star? Become part of the Rosegarden family! Rosegarden Neo Asian is a well-known and popular restaurant chain serving Asian flavours that have left Sweden…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Restaurant Assistant - Avion shopping
Umeå GD AB · Umeå
We are looking for someone ready for a full-time or part-time role who wants to become part of a dynamic, forward-looking team. About the role As an employee at Döner kebab, you…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 26 Nov
Cook / Kitchen Assistant
MJB Sverige AB · Stockholm
Would you like to become part of a lively and authentic Japanese kitchen in the heart of Stockholm? Waku Waku Izakaya is a Japanese bar and restaurant with a relaxed and energetic…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 8 Nov
Kitchen assistant
Srianan, Pavitra · Uppsala
We are looking for a kitchen assistant for a Thai Take Away restaurant who knows how to cook Thai and other Asian food. You should be service-minded, able to handle stress and…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 26 Nov
Sushi chef wanted
Sugoi City AB · Malmö
Sugoi is a company with 7 restaurants, three of which are in Helsingborg, one in Lund, one in Malmö, one in Landskrona and one in Höganäs. Sugoi takes pride in providing our…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 25 Nov
Runner/Table Busser at Hard Rock Cafe Gothenburg
Got Rock AB · Gothenburg
Join Our Team at Hard Rock Cafe Gothenburg! Are you ready to be part of the action at one of the most iconic American restaurants, right in the heart of Gothenburg on the Avenue?…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Restaurant Dishwasher
Brunnsviken Service AB · Solna
About the job Do you have experience as a dishwasher? Do you speak Swedish or English? Dishwasher wanted: As a dishwasher, your duties will mainly involve handling and washing…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Kitchen Assistant
Vardar DBAS AB · Malmö
We are looking for a restaurant assistant who can work in the kitchen. Duties: Grill meat and vegan dishes. Barista experience is also a big plus. Experience serving beer and wine…
Posted 22 Oct · apply by 21 Nov
Sales at the STHLM Christmas Market
ZK Holistisk Hälsa AB · Stockholm
We are looking for a colleague to work at the Christmas Market in Gamla stan, Stockholm. There may also be an opportunity for ongoing employment at one of our other places in the…
Posted 22 Oct · apply by 13 Nov
Kitchen Helper
Kadai AB · Lund
📣 WE'RE HIRING – DISHWASHER / KITCHEN HELPER 📍 The Grand Indian Restaurant, Lund 🕒 Full-time or part-time We're looking for a reliable, hardworking person to join our kitchen…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
We are now looking for chefs who want to help us take Nutti Sámi Siida’s restaurant Ovttas forward! A strong willingness to learn and an ability to work with food are valued.…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Restaurant Assistant at Treehotel
Treehotel AB · Boden
Restaurant Assistant at Treehotel Would you like to work with service and guest experiences at a world-famous destination? Treehotel in Harads is a place where nature, design and…
Posted 19 Oct · apply by 25 Nov
Event staff, Gothenburg
Fat Franks Catering AB
We are looking for someone in Gothenburg who wants to earn a little extra money in the afternoons/evenings and is comfortable in social settings Fat Frank´s Catering is a catering…
Posted 19 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
Sesab Service AB is looking for someone who goes the extra mile in central Gothenburg
SESAB SERVICE AKTIEBOLAG · Gothenburg
Sesab Sevice AB is a family-owned company providing cleaning and service services for private and public sector clients. We take on everything from office and industrial cleaning…
Posted 16 Oct · apply by 8 Nov
About Clarion Hotel: Clarion Hotel® is not just a hotel chain; it's an immersive experience that combines Scandinavian hospitality with a touch of premium. Our team members are…
Posted 16 Oct · apply by 2 Nov
Sushi & wok chef
Aziin Chuluu AB · Malung-Sälen
Work with us at Mea's We are looking for someone who can prepare sushi or Asian wok dishes. We would like you to be meticulous and passionate about cooking, and able to plan and…
Posted 11 Oct · apply by 10 Nov
Kitchen Assistant, Sushi Restaurant
T-L Sushi AB · Malmö
Zushi is a restaurant in central Malmö specialising in Asian food, mainly Japanese dishes. We offer table service, catering and takeaway. We are currently looking for additional…
Posted 7 Oct · apply by 4 Nov
Food truck worker wanted in Luleå
Nordic Eatery AB
We are now looking for a motivated, service-oriented and responsible team member for our food truck in Luleå. The position is approximately 50%, usually around 4 hours per day,…
Posted 2 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Waitress / Restaurant Assistant
JUVELSA Handelsbolag · Stockholm
We at Drina Balkan Food & Drinks restaurant are passionate about making our guests happy and satisfied. We are therefore currently looking for new additions to the restaurant so…
Posted 1 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
Kitchen Assistant
Nutti Sami Siida AB · Kiruna
We are now looking for kitchen assistants who want to help us take Nutti Sámi Siida’s restaurant Ovttas forward! A strong willingness to learn and an ability to work with food are…
Posted 21 Sep · apply by 8 Nov
MAX Hallunda is looking for a restaurant assistant for evenings and weekends
Max Burgers Aktiebolag · Botkyrka
We want to become the world’s best burger chain, and we know that the way to get there is through committed employees, strong teams, great service and really good burgers. Now we…
Posted 14 Sep · apply by 30 Nov
Would you like to spend the winter at wonderful Idre Himmelfjäll and have an enjoyable and varied job? We are now looking for someone who enjoys varied tasks and is not afraid to…
Posted 19 Aug · apply by 15 Feb 2027
Restaurant assistant
Tony's fish & chips AB · Växjö
Tony´s fish & chips, which serves a range of different fish dishes, is looking for a restaurant assistant for its food truck. The food truck is located at Arabyvägen 13 in Växjö.…
Posted 11 Aug · apply by 10 Nov
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Pay, demand and current ads for each profession.
Employers
- Hykmann Global Business Solutions52
- Academic Work Sweden42
- Nordic Netmedia & sales39
- Veritaz33
- Rasulson Consulting22
- Jobs Europe18
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- Worknordic Group12
- Bolt.Works Sverige11
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- CERN10
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- Hotellet vid Lilla Apelviken8
- Uppsala Universitet8
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- Städgiganten Holding7
- Standby Workteam7
- Alltid Astrid6
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- KLETOR Sverige6
- Q Innovations Sweden6
- Svenska Däckgruppen i Stockholm6
- Hembry6
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.