The people behind Karriere are the artist Jeppe Hein and his sister Lærke Hein. The brainwave of pooling their talents and professional resources to create a venue hit them both. Jeppe’s sculptures involve viewers in a very direct way, creating playful, communication-based situations. Bringing her experience of bar/restaurant management at Copenhagen’s most exclusive nightlife spots to the project, Lærke Hein is responsible for the day-to-day running of the venue. Peter Kirkhoff Eriksen is head of public programmes presenting artist talks, djs, concerts, performances, soundbased artworks and a newspaper on art.
Head chef Morten Haukaas has worked in London, Marsaille, Lausanne, Sienna and Montreal. Sous Chef Jakob Bundgaard has a background in classic French Cuisine working in Denmark for the Danish Royal Family, while Lena Lee Jørgensen – also Sous Chef – worked at Noma – a Michelin star restaurant centered around the Nordic kitchen. Together they offer a modern and dynamic kitchen, using mainly organic produce in the weekend brunch and evening menus. Check out the menus at www.karrierebar.com/restaurant. Cocktails are served in the evening by some of the city’s premier bartenders, who can offer a wide-ranging drinks list.