Head Chef

Kesko Oyj; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kesko Oyj in Helsinki seeks a Head Chef to lead the daily operations of K Bistro at K-Kampus. You will oversee lunch kitchen activities, collaborate with the Head of Kitchen, manage purchasing, and plan menus for events.

The role emphasizes cooking quality meals and smooth kitchen operations in a busy restaurant setting. Location is Kalasatama K-Kampus, with responsibilities spanning lunch service, menu development, and evening events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lunch kitchen and cooperate with the Head of Kitchen
• Handle internal purchasing for K Bistro lunch restaurant
• Plan menus and ensure successful evening events
• Cook high-quality meals and maintain kitchen operations

Job description

Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior)

Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,070–€5,000). The listed pay band (€219–€259) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 2664 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Head Chef

Market

Median

Upper bound (75th percentile)

Market Average: Head Chef €2,416/per month €2,514/per month €2,612/per month

All roles in Helsinki, Finland €2,070/per month €2,872/per month €5,000/per month

Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior) €219/per month €239/per month €259/per month

About the role

Inspiration from customer service, new challenges and creating a great restaurant experience. Join K-ryhmä to lead the daily operations of K Bistro at K-Kampus in Helsinki. The role includes lunch restaurant purchasing, daily kitchen leadership with the Head of Kitchen, menu planning, and ensuring evening events run smoothly, and of course cooking good food. Location: Kalasatama K-Kampus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lunch kitchen and cooperate with the Head of Kitchen
• Handle internal purchasing for K Bistro lunch restaurant
• Plan menus and ensure successful evening events
• Cook high-quality meals and maintain kitchen operations