Kitchen shift leader

Vaattunki Wilderness Resort; Rovaniemi; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided by employer

Employee benefits at Safartica sites

Job summary

Vaattunki Wilderness Resort in Lapland seeks a Kitchen Team Leader for the winter season 2026-2027 to lead the Niva Restaurant operation. You will oversee breakfast, lunch, and ala-carte dinner in a remote, nature-rich setting near Rovaniemi.

The role requires chef training, supervisory experience, and strong English communication, with the ability to manage work under pressure and inspire the team. Fixed-term contract with accommodation included.

Qualifications

• Chef training (e.g. restaurant chef, vocational qualification in food services).
• Experience in supervisory tasks and overall kitchen management.
• Excellent interaction and teamwork skills.
• Fluent English skills.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and work under pressure.
• Courage to take responsibility and inspire the team with your example.
• Valid hygiene passport before the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• – Supervising breakfast , lunch and ala-carte dinner

Skills

Chef training

Supervisory experience

Teamwork skills

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Pressure tolerance

Hygiene passport

Education

Chef training (e.g. restaurant chef, vocational qualification in food services)

Job description

Are you a professional in the restaurant industry with a passion for high-quality customer service and high-quality food. If you answered yes, you might be just the person we’re looking for!

We are looking for a kitchen team leader for Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, Niva Restaurant for the winter season 2026-2027. Our resort is located in the middle of the magnificent nature of Lapland, a short distance from the center of Rovaniemi. With us, you will get to work in a unique environment as part of a professional and warm-hearted team.

Your duties include:

• – Supervising breakfast , lunch and ala-carte dinner

We expect from you:

• – Chef training (e.g. restaurant chef, vocational qualification in food services)
• – Experience in supervisory tasks and overall kitchen management
• – Excellent interaction and teamwork skills
• – Fluent English skills
• – Ability to organize work efficiently and work under pressure
• – Courage to take responsibility and inspire the team with your example
• – Valid hygiene passport before the start of employment

Considered as advantage

• – You have a good command of the cost-effective use of raw materials
• – You have experience in seasonal kitchen work or seasonal management
• – You are full of ideas and want to develop the customer experience
• – Driver’s license and your own car

We offer you:

• – Fixed-term employment from the end of September, until March-April 2027 (start and end negotiable)
• – Working hours approx. 112,5 h / 3 weeks
• – Affordable accommodation on behalf of the employer
• – Employee benefits at all Safartica locations
• – Support from supervisors throughout the term
• – Competitive salary

Interested?

Act fast, the position will be filled as soon as the right person is found. Don’t be left wondering bring your expertise to our top team!

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