Join our team
Are you passionate about cooking and would like to be a part of a fabulous meal experience at Astrid Lindgren's world? We are now looking for eight chefs who would like to be part of our team.
How we work
The raw materials come primarily from our Småland regions, and we work with menus that maintain high quality and follow the seasons of the year. In Astrid Lindgren's world, there are 4 restaurants of different characters, one of which was new for the 2024 season. Almost 200 people work together to prepare and cook the high-quality food we serve and give our guests a great dining experience. We have been nominated for “workplace of the year” among restaurant employees in Sweden.
About the company
Astrid Lindgren’s Vimmerby AB runs two attractions in Vimmerby for Astrid Lindgren fans, young and old. At Astrid Lindgren’s World you can experience Astrid’s stories and meet the characters from the books and films – and at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs you can deepen your knowledge of Astrid Lindgren’s life and work. The company also includes conference operations and the guest accommodation. In total, the company employs 74 permanent staff and around 600 seasonal employees.
Facts:
- 4 restaurants.
- 5 conference rooms. The larges conference room can hold 300 people.
- 180,000 m² is the size of the park.
- 30 theatre performances daily.
- Guest accomendation: Houses and cabins in The Small Town: 227 units, 1,641 beds. Apartments at Oxgården: 45 units, 330 beds.
Contact:
Sofia Jedebäck Borén, Head chef, +46 492 564 658, sofia.jedeback@astridlindgrensvimmerby.se
The most important qualities we look for in a chef are motivation, attention to detail, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences. We believe that you have a relevant education as a chef/cook and have at least three years’ training and experience in the culinary profession. You have experience working in a leadership role and are fluent in English. You like to work in an orderly manner, and you find it easy to collaborate with your team members.
We offer a workplace where we see our staff as an investment and work actively to have a good working environment where everyone is treated nicely. We keep our workplace safe and sound. The working hours are mainly during the day, but some evening shifts also occur. Astrid Lindgrens Vimmerby AB follow the regulations from the EU as well as the Swedish collective labour agreements. The collective agreement for chefs is “Gröna Riks” between HRF and Visita. We can arrange accommodation for you. The normal rent is about 3500 SEK for a room with Wi-Fi, shared kitchen and bathroom.
