Kitchen Shift Manager

Staffmax Oy; Pyhäranta; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation if needed

Seasonal work

Competitive salary

Laplands winter season experience

Job summary

Staffmax Oy in Pyhä, Finland seeks an experienced Kitchen Shift Manager for the 2026-2027 winter season (December to end of April). The role is full-time, leading the kitchen team and ensuring high-quality dishes are served efficiently, including during peak times and event buffets.

You will work closely with dining room and staff, manage inventory and waste, maintain hygiene standards, and bring proactive leadership. Accommodation is available if needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience with à la carte and buffet service.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Proactive and responsible attitude.
• Culinary education is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations during the shift.
• Direct and organize the kitchen team.
• Ensure dish quality and presentation.
• Manage ingredients usage and waste.
• Collaborate with dining room and other staff.
• Adhere to hygiene and self-check protocols.

Skills

Kitchen management

Buffet service

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Culinary education

Education

Culinary education

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated kitchen shift manager for our winter season assignment in Pyhä for 2026-2027 (from December to end of April). The position is full-time. As Kitchen Shift Manager you will be responsible for smooth operation of the shift, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring high-quality dishes are served efficiently even during peak times. The restaurant will host larger events during the winter season, so experience in planning and executing buffet arrangements for larger groups in addition to à la carte is valued. You should be able to work under pressure, have good organizational skills, and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• managing daily kitchen operations during the shift
• directing and organizing the team
• ensuring dish quality and presentation
• managing ingredients usage and waste
• collaborating with the dining room and other staff
• adhering to hygiene and self-check protocols

Qualifications

• previous experience in a similar role (5 years)
• experience with à la carte and buffet service
• good organizational and teamwork skills
• ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• proactive and responsible attitude
• culinary education (an advantage)

Benefits

• We offer a diverse and responsible role at a seasonal destination
• a competitive salary
• opportunities to develop professional skills
• accommodation if needed
• a memorable winter season in Laplands unique surroundings

For more information: Aki Kinnunen, HR Manager, [e-mail], [phone].