Chef, Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, Kittilä

Lapland Hotels Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffPoint is seeking chefs for the winter season 2026–2027 at Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. The venue features an ice restaurant and bar, with reception and kitchen facilities in log houses, located near the Levi and Ylläs ski resorts.

Employment starts 23 November 2026 and continues to about 4 April 2027. It is a full-time position with 112.5 hours per three-week period. Lapland Hotels is a smoke-free workplace; accommodation may be available.

Qualifications

• EU citizenship/passport or valid working permit for Finland
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a kitchen as a chef
• Finnish Hygiene certificate (assistance provided)
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

Responsibilities

• Duties in both à la carte and buffet kitchen operations
• Seasonal employment from 23 November 2026 to 4 April 2027 with full-time schedule (112.5 hours per three-week period)

Skills

Creativity

Initiative

Positive attitude

Job description

StaffPoint is looking for CHEFS for the winter season 2026–2027 at Lapland Hotels SnowVillage.

Every year in November, a unique frozen experience is built in Lainio, covering an area of about 2 hectares. It features stunning ice sculptures, an ice restaurant and an ice bar. Reception and kitchen facilities, however, are warmly housed within log walls. The SnowVillage attracts around 80,000 visitors annually and its theme changes every year. Located near the Levi and Ylläs ski resorts, the location ensures a vibrant winter season. The distance is approx. 45 km from Levi, 30 km from Äkäslompolo, and 15 km from Ylläsjärvi.

The position includes duties in both à la carte and buffet kitchen operations. Employment is scheduled to begin on 23 November 2026 and continue until approximately 4 April 2027. Full-time work is available, with 112.5 hours per three-week period. The employment contract will be signed between the employee and StaffPoint. Please note that the Lapland Hotels chain is a smoke-free workplace.

Requirements

• EU citizenship/passport or a valid working permit for Finland
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working in a kitchen as a chef
• Creativity, initiative, and a positive attitude that is reflected in your way of working
• Finnish Hygiene certificate (We can provide assistance with applying for a certificate)
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

Benefits

• A lively and international work environment
• Staffpoint and Lapland Hotels personnel benefits
• A great, close-knit team that many employees return to season after season
• The possibility of accommodation through Lapland Hotels
• Salary based on your experience, at least in accordance with the Finnish collective agreement for the hospitality industry (Marava TES)
• Accommodation is located approximately 15 km from the workplace, so having your own car or a valid driving licence will be considered an advantage.

Lapland Hotels

Lapland Hotels & Safaris Oy offers northern experiences for all senses. It consists of Finland’s largest private hotel chain Lapland Hotels, the Nordic region’s largest program service company Lapland Safaris, and Lapland Ski Resorts. The entire group employs a total of about 1,950 people.

Lapland Hotels includes 20 hotels, over 2,600 rooms and apartments, and more than 11,000 restaurant seats throughout Finland: in Ylläs, Levi, Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Olos, Luosto, Kilpisjärvi, Pallas, and Hetta, as well as in Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu, Kuopio, and Kartano & Spa Hotel Haikko in Porvoo.

Lapland Safaris offers unique nature activities in Lapland’s five locations: Rovaniemi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Levi, and Luosto. An essential part of the safari selection is dog sledding experiences, which are provided by Lapland Husky Safaris, a member of the same tourism group. The company is the largest operator in its field in Finland and has four kennels in Rovaniemi, Luosto, Saariselkä, and Muonio. Lapland Ski Resorts consists of five ski resorts located in Ylläs, Luosto, Olos, Pallas, and Rovaniemi