Head Chef / Responsible for Restaurant Operations

Job Description

We are looking for a Head Chef for North Resort Oy to be responsible for the entirety of kitchen operations. In this role, you will be responsible for kitchen management, personnel, quality, profitability, and safety, and you will develop restaurant services as part of an international tourism center.

Key Tasks

• Daily management of the kitchen, supervisory work for kitchen staff, and participation in daily kitchen operations
• Shift planning and organization of personnel resources.

• Procurement, supplier cooperation, and inventory management.
• Planning and developing menus in accordance with the North Resort strategy

• Recipe costing, cost monitoring, and development of profitability.
• Self-monitoring, food safety, occupational safety, and quality control.

• Planning the beverage selection in cooperation with the Resort Manager.
• Reporting to the Resort Manager

What we expect from the applicant

• Suitable education and experience in managing restaurant kitchen operations.
• Supervisory experience and good organizational skills.

• A valid hygiene passport.
• Possible other statutory qualifications and permits required by the position.

• Good knowledge of self-monitoring, food legislation, and occupational safety regulations.
• Fluent English skills; other language skills are considered an advantage.

What we offer

• The opportunity to build the restaurant operations of a new international tourism destination.
• A diverse and responsible leadership role.

• The opportunity to influence the development of the restaurant's food and beverage concepts.
• A professional work community and a modern working environment.

Terms of Employment

• The employment is permanent or fixed-term depending on the position.
• Working hours are determined according to the shift schedule.

• The employment follows the collective agreement for Tourism, Restaurant, and Leisure Services (MaRa TES).
• A 6-month probationary period is applied in the employment in accordance with the Employment Contracts Act and the collective agreement.

• Salary is determined by expertise, experience, and in accordance with MaRa TES.
• The selected person must provide an acceptable medical certificate of their health status before the start of employment.