Waitress/Waiter

Nordic Career Oy; Muonio; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wilderness living

Support from Nordic Career

Winter season job

International guests

Job summary

Harriniva Hotels & Safaris in Muonio invites applications for winter-season waiter/ess roles. You will deliver attentive service in buffet and à la carte formats, ensuring guest satisfaction in a lively, busy setting.

Join a family-owned company that emphasizes teamwork and hospitality. The role runs from November to March–April 2027, with opportunities to work among international guests and enjoy a unique Lapland experience in Muonio.

Qualifications

• EU citizenship or valid work permit for Finland.
• Previous waiter experience preferred in busy restaurants.
• Education or sufficient work experience in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Provide waiter service in buffet and à la carte settings.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team to manage peak times and maintain service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

English proficiency

Education

Relevant education or experience in hospitality

Job description

We are now looking for WAITRESSES / WAITERS for the winter season in Muonio, at the amazing destinations of Harriniva Hotels & Safaris! Harriniva Hotels & Safaris offers its guests unforgettable experiences in the fell landscapes of Muonio, in the heart of authentic Lapland. As a waiter, you will play a key role in creating memorable holiday experiences for guests and providing excellent customer service. Your duties will include a wide range of waiter responsibilities in both buffet and à la carte service, as well as other restaurant-related tasks as needed.

The employment starts in November 2026 and continues until the end of the spring season, approximately until March-April 2027.

Requirements

• EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Finland
• Previous experience working as a waiter; experience in a busy restaurant environment is considered an advantage.
• Relevant education or sufficient work experience in the field.
• A positive and customer-oriented attitude.
• Good teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure during the busy season.
• A valid Hygiene Passport and Alcohol Serving Passport.
• Good English language skills; other language skills are considered an advantage.

Benefits

• An interesting and versatile job in the beautiful fell landscapes of Muonio, working with international tourism.
• An amazing and relaxed working community in a successful family-owned company where both employees and guests genuinely enjoy themselves.
• The opportunity to live surrounded by wilderness and nature activities in Muonio, one of the happiest municipalities in Finland.
• Employment for the duration of the winter season, together with a wide range of employee benefits.
• The support of Nordic Career throughout your entire employment.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process is carried out in cooperation with Nordic Career, a Lapland-based staffing and recruitment company.

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact: Heidi-Maria Viitanen, tel. [phone], [e-mail] Linda Hämäläinen, tel. [phone], [e-mail]

Nordic Career Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Location: Muonio

About the Employer

Harriniva Hotels & Safaris is a family-owned pioneer in Lapland tourism, located in Muonio in Fell Lapland, close to the Swedish border. Founded in 1973 as a campsite and caravan park on the banks of the Tornio-Muonio River, the company has grown into three full-service resorts surrounded by the pristine nature of Lapland. Today, Harriniva Hotels & Safaris consists of Harriniva Adventure Resort, Jeris Lakeside Resort, and Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort. Every day, our employees work to deliver on our company promise: Best in Wilderness. As Harriniva team members, we do our very best to ensure that our guests enjoy unforgettable experiences during their Lapland holiday and feel at their very best in the wilderness.