Chef, Restaurant Aihki, Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland

Restaurant Aihki, Sunday Morning Collection; Pyhäjärvi; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi, Finland, seeks a Chef for the winter season 2026–2027 as part of Sunday Morning Resort. You will join a professional kitchen team crafting high-quality Nordic cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.

The role requires 2–3 years of kitchen experience, a culinary qualification, and a proactive, team‑oriented attitude. English skills are required; Finnish or other languages are a plus. The position offers seasonal full‑time work with accommodation options.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an à la carte restaurant; fine dining or Nordic cuisine experience is considered an advantage
• Strong fundamental cooking skills and an interest in high-quality ingredients
• An organised, responsible and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good spoken English; Finnish and other languages are considered an advantage
• Motivation to learn and continue developing professionally
• Above all, a positive attitude and genuine passion for high-quality food

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting dishes according to Restaurant Aihki’s standards
• Working across different kitchen stations during daily service
• Preparing and handling ingredients
• Following Aihki’s recipes, procedures and quality standards
• Ensuring the quality, proper storage and rotation of ingredients
• Following kitchen hygiene, food safety and self-monitoring procedures
• Keeping your workstation clean, organised and ready for service
• Working closely with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house teams

Skills

2-3 years kitchen experience

Team player

Strong cooking skills

Organised and proactive

Fast-paced environment

English speaking

Education

Culinary qualification or equivalent

Job description

Join the team at Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi!

We are looking for a Chef to join Restaurant Aihki for the winter season 2026 – 2027, as part of Sunday Morning Resort in Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland.

Restaurant Aihki is known for its high-quality modern Nordic cuisine, where pure, locally sourced ingredients take centre stage. Our restaurant has twice been recognised among Finland’s Best Restaurants by Kauppalehti Optio (2022 & 2023, rating 16+).

As a Chef at Restaurant Aihki, you will work as part of our professional kitchen team and take an active role in daily food preparation and service. You will work with high-quality ingredients and help ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen meets Aihki’s high standards.

This position is ideal for a chef with a few years of professional kitchen experience who is looking to develop their skills in a high-quality restaurant environment. Experience in à la carte, fine dining or Nordic cuisine is considered an advantage, but most importantly, we are looking for a professional attitude, a strong team spirit and a genuine passion for great food.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and presenting dishes according to Restaurant Aihki’s standards
• Working across different kitchen stations during daily service
• Preparing and handling ingredients
• Following Aihki’s recipes, procedures and quality standards
• Ensuring the quality, proper storage and rotation of ingredients
• Following kitchen hygiene, food safety and self-monitoring procedures
• Keeping your workstation clean, organised and ready for service
• Working closely with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house teams

We are looking for someone who has:

• Approximately 2-3 years of professional kitchen experience
• A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in an à la carte restaurant; fine dining or Nordic cuisine experience is considered an advantage
• Strong fundamental cooking skills and an interest in high-quality ingredients
• An organised, responsible and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good spoken English; Finnish and other languages are considered an advantage
• Motivation to learn and continue developing professionally
• Above all, a positive attitude and genuine passion for high-quality food

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work in one of Finland’s highly regarded restaurants
• The opportunity to develop your skills in modern Nordic cuisine
• An inspiring working environment surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland
• The support of a welcoming, professional and international team
• Comprehensive onboarding before your employment begins
• The possibility of staff accommodation close to the workplace
• Comprehensive occupational healthcare and local employee benefits
• Access to shared company season passes for Pyhä Ski Resort
• Employee benefits for selected activities
• The opportunity to work for a Sustainable Travel Finland certified company
• An excellent location close to Pyhä Ski Resort and local services
• A competitive salary based on your experience and skills, with the MARA collective agreement as the basis for salary

Employment

The position begins in mid-November 2026 and continues until the end of March 2027.

This is a full-time seasonal position, approximately 40 hours per week, with two days off per week. Shifts are mainly scheduled in the afternoon and evening.

Working a winter season in Pyhä also means experiencing the Arctic winter, snowy fells and the unique atmosphere of Finnish Lapland right outside your workplace.

About us

Sunday Morning Collection is a Finnish family-owned tourism company offering high-quality accommodation, dining and activity experiences in the breathtaking surroundings of Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to developing tourism responsibly, respecting the unique nature of Lapland and working closely with local businesses and partners.

As an employer, we believe in a positive working atmosphere, open communication, strong team spirit and opportunities for professional growth. With us, you’ll work with international guests in the beautiful surroundings of Pyhätunturi as part of a skilled and close-knit team.

Restaurant Aihki is the restaurant of Sunday Morning Resort, combining the flavours and local ingredients of Lapland with contemporary Scandinavian influences. Throughout the season, we also organise themed dining events and guest chef evenings.

Discover Restaurant Aihki on Instagram @restaurantaihki and at sundaymorning.fi/restaurant-aihki.

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Wage: Other Monthly salary 1,989 – 2,300€ depending on experience. Based on the MARA collective agreement.

Working time: Daytime work, Evening work, Weekdays, Weekends, Shift work

Number of positions: 2

Employment relationship: Employment