Nordic Fine-Dining Chef — Winter Season

Restaurant Aihki, Sunday Morning Collection; Pyhäjärvi; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi, Finland, seeks a Chef for the winter season 2026–2027 as part of Sunday Morning Resort. You will join a professional kitchen team crafting high-quality Nordic cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.

The role requires 2–3 years of kitchen experience, a culinary qualification, and a proactive, team‑oriented attitude. English skills are required; Finnish or other languages are a plus. The position offers seasonal full‑time work with accommodation options.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an à la carte restaurant; fine dining or Nordic cuisine experience is considered an advantage
• Strong fundamental cooking skills and an interest in high-quality ingredients
• An organised, responsible and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good spoken English; Finnish and other languages are considered an advantage
• Motivation to learn and continue developing professionally
• Above all, a positive attitude and genuine passion for high-quality food

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting dishes according to Restaurant Aihki’s standards
• Working across different kitchen stations during daily service
• Preparing and handling ingredients
• Following Aihki’s recipes, procedures and quality standards
• Ensuring the quality, proper storage and rotation of ingredients
• Following kitchen hygiene, food safety and self-monitoring procedures
• Keeping your workstation clean, organised and ready for service
• Working closely with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house teams

Skills

2-3 years kitchen experience

Team player

Strong cooking skills

Organised and proactive

Fast-paced environment

English speaking

Education

Culinary qualification or equivalent

Job description

Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi, Finland, seeks a Chef for the winter season 2026–2027 as part of Sunday Morning Resort. You will join a professional kitchen team crafting high-quality Nordic cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.

The role requires 2–3 years of kitchen experience, a culinary qualification, and a proactive, team‑oriented attitude. English skills are required; Finnish or other languages are a plus. The position offers seasonal full‑time work with accommodation options.