Chef, Airpro Premium Catering, Kittilä

Chef, do you want to do something different from typical restaurant work?

Imagine a workday where you prepare catering packages for international private flight passengers, develop new products for premium customers, and work in the middle of Lapland's busiest tourism season. If high-quality food, a responsible role, and a unique working environment motivate you, you might be the person we are looking for.

We are now looking for a chef to the Pure Catering by Airpro Premium team at Kittilä airport.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the daily operations of the kitchen and develop high-level catering services to meet the needs of private aviation, VIP guests, and other premium customers. As a chef, you will act as the leader of a small, tight-knit team.

In this job, you will:

• prepare high-quality catering products for private flight passengers, lounge guests, and premium customers
• plan and coordinate daily production
• be responsible for procurement, ordering, and inventory management
• influence products, operating methods, and the development of service concepts
• utilize your expertise in cost calculation and operational development
• work within a collaborative network in an airport environment
• build experiences for customers where details matter.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

We hope that you already have some experience in a professional kitchen and a genuine desire to take responsibility and develop operations. It is important that you want to grow, take initiative, and move operations forward together with the team.

We expect from you:

• relevant vocational education or strong practical expertise
• experience in a restaurant, catering, or professional kitchen environment
• hygiene passport
• good English language skills, Finnish language skills are an advantage
• a cost-conscious and systematic working style
• excellent collaboration skills
• flexibility for varying situations
• B-driver's license, possibility to use your own car due to the location of the accommodation.

Experience in catering operations, events, premium services, or international customer work is considered an advantage.

Why is it worth applying for this position?

This is not an ordinary chef position.

You get the opportunity to work in an environment where customers arrive from all over the world, orders vary from day to day, and your own touch is truly visible in the development of operations. You get to be part of a growing business where quality is valued and new ideas are heard.

We offer you:

• a competitive salary according to your experience and expertise
• accommodation if necessary
• comprehensive orientation to the airport environment and the Pure Catering concept
• a responsible and independent role
• the opportunity to develop operations and leave your own mark on the service concept
• a unique working environment in the heart of Lapland tourism
• the opportunity to continue in the position even after the season.

Employment:

The employment relationship begins in October-November 2026 according to the contract and continues initially until March-April 2027. The work is mainly day work, but the role requires flexibility according to customer orders and operational needs. The goal is to find a long-term employee, so there is a possibility to continue after the season ends.

The selected person will be employed directly into the client company's service. The recruitment is carried out in cooperation with Barona.

Working in the airport area requires an approved security clearance, obtaining access rights, and completing the required security training. Additionally, the selected person must present an approved drug test result as part of the pre-employment medical examination.

Are you interested?

Leave your application in Barona Career. We will review applications during the application period and proceed in the recruitment process as soon as suitable candidates are found.

For more information about the position, contact Susanna Pohjanen, tel +358 44 480 8165 /susanna.pohjanen@barona.fi

Come and help build Lapland's highest-quality catering experiences and create workdays that cannot be found anywhere else.