Bartender - Waiter (fixed-term) | Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Strawberryhotels; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Friends & family rates

Exclusive deals

Job summary

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport is seeking a bartender / a la carte waiter to deliver premium guest service on the 12th floor Brasserie NÒR, with occasional shifts in the Living Room Bar. This fixed-term, part-time role involves mixology, guest engagement, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of bar experience and 2–5 years of waiting experience in an a la carte restaurant, holds a valid Finland work permit, and thrives when multi-tasking

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of bar experience.
• 2–5 years of experience as a waiter in an a la carte restaurant.
• Holding a valid working permit in Finland.

Responsibilities

• Mixing & serving cocktails and beverages to standard recipes.
• Engage guests professionally, take orders, and make recommendations.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as requested.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, compliant bar area and equipment.

Skills

Bar experience

Waiter experience

Finland work permit

Job description

Location

Apply by

2026-09-14

Make every stay a masterpiece

At Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport we’re redefining premium hospitality with urban sophistication, high standards, and an atmosphere that’s both vibrant and welcoming. We’re looking for a Bartender / a la carte Waiterwho knows that every unforgettable stay begins with a great first impression and carries through every interaction.

If you have a flair for crafting creative cocktails, love engaging with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you'll be doing:

Mixing & Serving: Work mainly in the Brasserie NÒR Restaurant on the 12th floor as a bartender, and step in as a waiter when needed. Shifts also occasionally include working in the 2nd-floor Living Room Bar.

Guest Experience: Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, take orders accurately, make recommendations, and ensure a positive guest experience.

Crafting Drinks: Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to standardized recipes and customer preferences.

Bar Management: Monitor stock levels, ensuring the bar is well-supplied with necessary ingredients. Report shortages or maintenance issues as needed.

Maintaining Standards: Keep the bar area—including glassware, utensils, and equipment—clean and organized, adhering to all health and safety standards.

This is a fixed-term and part-time (approx. 60 hours per 3-week period) position. We are looking for a person for 1.10.2026-31.1.2027. The position requires working varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Is this you?

• Experienced from working in a bar (2-5 years).
• Experienced working in a la carte restaurant as a waiter (2-5 years).
• Holding a valid working permit in Finland.
• Flexible and reliable, with a passion for creating great experiences.
• Good communicator with attention to detail.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and handling stress.
• Turning challenges into opportunities, managing multiple tasks, and keeping high standards, even when things get tough.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

We value the power of diversity within Strawberry. Different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas create a unique and inspiring work environment.

Why join Clarion & Strawberry?

At Clarion, you’re part of a brand that combines the best of urban style and premium quality, and that commitment extends to our team. Here’s what our employees enjoy at the moment:

• A fast-paced, inspiring work environment where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities to grow and develop within the dynamic Strawberry group
• Staff discounts and friends & family rates across our 200+ hotels
• Exclusive deals on experiences, travel, shopping, and more

About Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Our hotel is connected via direct indoor access to the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport terminal and the train station. Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport boasts 505 rooms, extensive meeting facilities, a rooftop restaurant, and a spa. Our congress center can accommodate events ranging from intimate meetings to gatherings of up to 1000 participants, with meeting spaces on four floors from the top floor view to the welcoming and spacious basement floor.

About Strawberry

Strawberry is not just any company in the hotel industry - we're a rebel, with a warm beating heart. Strawberry is a portal to a world of more than 240 hotels, 120 restaurants and 20 spas, where we create thousands of experiences every day. Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm. Our team of 20,000 skillful individuals from more than 166 countries is what makes us grow.

Ready to make an impact?

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply today to join our team and help shape premium guest experiences with Clarion.

About Clarion Hotel

Clarion Hotel® is not just a hotel chain; it's an immersive experience that combines Scandinavian hospitality with a touch of premium. Our team members are not merely employees; they are an integral part of the Clarion experience. We pride ourselves on delivering on personality, passion, and we always strive for perfection. Join us in shaping the future of hospitality!

What’s in it for you?

As part of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more.

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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