Head Chef

Kairest Oy; Rovaniemi; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairest Oy in Finland is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensure high-quality food, and manage costs, waste, and supplies with a focus on efficiency.

You will prepare hotel breakfasts, buffet meals and à la carte dishes, supervise the kitchen team, and deliver excellent service under pressure in a changing environment. Good pressure tolerance and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality.
• Experience in hotel breakfast, buffet, and à la carte service.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food.
• Plan and execute breakfast, buffet, and à la carte menus.
• Order supplies, receive deliveries and manage waste.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Menu planning

Staff management

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef for our client.

As a Head Chef, you ensure that customers have access to food products that meet the agreed requirements and their preferences. In your role, you are responsible for planning and executing high-quality food offerings for customers. You will also oversee efficient management of kitchen ingredients with a focus on cost-effectiveness and minimizing waste. Your workday also includes varying tasks such as placing orders for supplies, unloading deliveries, and cleaning.

The position requires good pressure tolerance and customer-oriented service. You will succeed in this role when you have strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure in changing situations. You have experience in leading the kitchen efficiently and with high quality.

Your responsibilities also include preparing hotel breakfast, buffet meals, and à la carte dishes. In addition, you will be part of a team focused on quality and efficiency.

The employment relationship begins immediately upon finding a suitable candidate, or according to agreement. Salary according to MaRaVa- labour agreement or mutual agreement, starting from 16,04€/h.

For more information: [e-mail]

We interview candidates already during the application period.

Kairest has been developing Finnish staffing services for over 30 years. Our starting point is to be personally present for our employees and our clients. We want to connect people with working life. Working at Kairest means caring, flexibility, and freedom to decide for yourself.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other 16.04 – 25 EUR/hourly

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

Number of positions: 1

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala