Head Chef

Wulff Works; Kittilä; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wulff Works in Levi, Lapland, invites applications for a head chef to lead a new high-end restaurant. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, drive quality and efficiency, and guide the kitchen team by example as the venue opens.

Joining now offers the chance to shape the kitchen culture from the ground up. Start date 19.10.2026; salary discussed per contract; apply by 23.08.2026 with salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in professional kitchens.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure periods and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Lead the kitchen team by example and uphold high standards.
• Shape culture and processes with the team and build the kitchen from ground up.
• Take full responsibility for kitchen performance and safety.

Skills

Proven leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Vacancy for a head chef in a new high-end restaurant opening in Levi.

You will be responsible for daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency, leading the kitchen team by example, and maintaining high standards even during busy times. The ideal candidate has strong kitchen leadership experience, a passion for quality cuisine and ingredients, and is organized, proactive and approachable. The role includes taking full responsibility for the kitchen, shaping the kitchen culture and processes together with a skilled team, and contributing to building the kitchen from the ground up.

We offer a chance to participate in opening a new high-end restaurant, a demanding yet rewarding role, and a competitive annual contract with full-time hours.

Starting date: 19.10.2026. Location: Levi, Lapland. Salary discussed per contract. Apply by 23.08.2026 with salary expectations included.

• Proven leadership experience in professional kitchens
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage high-pressure periods and maintain quality