Sous-Chef / Kitchen Shift Manager

We are looking for a Sous Chef/Kitchen Shift Manager to support our Head Chef at the Northern Lights Village Saariselkä location. This is a hands-on role where you will receive genuine responsibility and great opportunities to develop in a professional kitchen. In our restaurant, we mainly serve buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but occasionally also à la carte dishes and special group orders.

Key tasks: Supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation

Guiding and training kitchen staff

Monitoring food quality, presentation, and portion sizes

Maintaining kitchen hygiene and complying with health and safety regulations

Inventory management and supporting ordering

Participating in menu development and cost management

Answering guests' food-related questions when necessary

Requirements: Previous experience in kitchen work; we provide training for the position and particularly value a positive attitude

Vocational qualification in the restaurant industry or equivalent training

Hygiene Pass (or readiness to obtain one)

Good knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

Good understanding of health and safety regulations

Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Fluent English skills (the working language of the workplace)

We consider the following as advantages: Proficiency in Finnish or other languages

Experience in a holiday village or high-volume kitchen

Knowledge of Nordic food culture as well as knowledge of special diets and allergens

A valid B-driver's license

What we offer: A unique working environment in the heart of Lapland

Mentoring under the guidance of an experienced Head Chef and great development opportunities

Staff benefits at the company's locations and services

Seasonal employment contract, starting in Sept/Oct and ending in March/April. There is also the possibility of extension/permanent employment if the right person is found.

Full working hours 112.5 h / 3 weeks

Monthly salary to be agreed upon during the interview based on experience (2600 - 3000e/month)

Other benefits and allowances according to the collective agreement

Accommodation in a shared room available if needed for 300 €/month

Please ensure before applying that you have the right to work in Finland.