Join Malmös Food Revolution!

Here’s the full, detailed job ad for the Chef position at Mamak Shop @ Cantin 2026—ready for posting:

• Join Malmö’s Food Revolution! ?

Full-Time Chef Position

Mamak Shop @ Cantin Food Court, Varvsstaden

• We’re Making History in Malmö!

You’re creating dishes most Swedes have never tasted, and being the culinary force behind an experience that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the city.

• Be the Chef Who Brings Hawker Magic to Malmö

• ? Lead the kitchen: Run daily operations, manage prep, coordinate service, ensure quality and consistency.
• ? Master new techniques through intensive training: Work side-by-side with Suresh, learning to fly roti prata dough, perfect sambal belacan, and slow-simmer rendang.
• ?️ Work with exotic ingredients: Belacan, pandan leaves, galangal, kaffir lime, lemongrass—expand your ingredient repertoire dramatically.
• ?? Train and lead your team: Guide kitchen assistants, teach techniques, maintain standards, and build a strong kitchen culture.
• ? Manage kitchen operations: Inventory, ordering, prep schedules, food safety, and quality control.
• ? Oversee kitchen cleanliness: Ensure dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitation standards are maintained.
• ? Thrive under pressure: High-volume service, food court energy, diverse customers—you keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• ? Create authentic dishes: Learn family recipes and traditional methods through hands-on mentorship, then execute them with precision.
• ? Be a cultural ambassador: Share Malaysian/Singaporean food culture through your cooking—every dish tells a story.

• Employment Type: Full-time, seasonal contract
• Duration: April 1 – September 30, 2026 (6 months of culinary leadership)
• Working Hours: 6 days/week, 8 hours/day (48 hours/week)
• Location: Cantin Food Court, Varvsstaden, Malmö
• Salary: Competitive salary + invaluable culinary education
• Start Date: April 1, 2026 (intensive training starts earlier!)

• ✅ 2+ years professional kitchen experience (restaurant, café, catering, or food service)
• ✅ Willingness to learn a completely new cuisine
• ✅ Leadership and team training experience
• ✅ Reliable, punctual, and organized
• ✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
• ✅ Food safety/hygiene knowledge
• ✅ Valid work permit for Sweden

• ? Experience with Asian/Indian cuisine
• ? Language skills (Malay, Tamil, Mandarin)
• ? Halal food knowledge

• ? Free staff meals by Suresh (nasi lemak, rendang, roti prata)
• ☕ Drinks provided
• ? Hands-on mentorship in Malaysian/Singaporean heritage cuisine
• ? Unique culinary experience and resume credentials
• ? Growth opportunities—potential for more responsibility and year-round work

• ? You’re learning rare cuisine and hawker techniques
• ? You’ll work directly with an authentic Singaporean chef
• ? Help build something NEW in Malmö
• ? Incredible staff meals and a ground-floor opportunity
• How to Apply

Email your CV, cover letter, references, and work permit status to themamakshop.se@gmail.com

Subject Line: “Ready to Lead Malmö’s Hawker Revolution! (Chef)”

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Training starts March 2026.

Applications open NOW. Email us today: themamakshop.se@gmail.com

See you at Cantin! ?️??

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