Lead Chef for Veranda, our chef table

Icehotel Aktiebolag; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 357,000 - 580,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Unique winter work environment

Job summary

Icehotel Aktiebolag in Kiruna seeks a Lead Chef to head the Veranda Restaurant show-cooking for the winter season 2026/2027. This fine-dining, open-kitchen experience requires leadership of the kitchen team and a passion for storytelling through food.

You will cook and present dishes in front of guests, sharing the story behind the menu inspired by Nordic flavours. Seasonal employment includes staff accommodation and a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining and leading a kitchen team.
• Proficiency in an open-kitchen/chef's table setting.
• Familiarity with Nordic flavours and food culture.
• Fluent English; Swedish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team at Veranda Restaurant.
• Cook and present dishes in front of guests.
• Share the menu story through storytelling while you cook.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the Veranda dining experience.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Kitchen leadership

Open-kitchen/chef's table

Nordic flavours

English fluency

Swedish language (advantage)

Job description

A hotel built from snow and ice sourced from the Torne River, featuring art created by selected artists who travel here from across the globe. Our operations include traditional hotel rooms and cabins, Icehotel 365, a hotel by night and an art gallery by day and, from mid-December to mid-April, our seasonal winter hotel made entirely of snow and ice.

We are passionate about creating enriching experiences and living in harmony with nature. In addition to the ice art, we offer nature-based activities and culinary experiences, both in-house and in collaboration with carefully selected partners, as a complement to the art.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Chef to lead our show-cooking experience at Veranda Restaurant at ICEHOTEL for the winter season 2026/2027. The Veranda experience is more than a dinner. It is a fine dining experience where we cook and present the food in front of our guests. Bring your experience, personality, skills and passion to help us share the story behind our new menu, inspired by the eight Sámi seasons.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team at Veranda Restaurant.
• Cook and present food in front of our guests.
• Share the story behind the menu through storytelling as you cook.
• Contribute ideas to the Veranda experience.

Who are you?

You bring a positive personality, ideas and a genuine passion for hospitality. You enjoy interacting with guests and are comfortable sharing the stories behind the food as you cook and present it.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fine dining and leading a kitchen team is essential.
• Comfortable working in a chef’s table and open-kitchen setting.
• Experience with Nordic flavours and food culture.
• Fluent English is required. Swedish is an advantage.

About the position

• Type of employment: Seasonal employment for winter 2026/2027.
• Start date: As agreed.
• Staff accommodation is available if needed.

What we offer

• A unique workplace in one of the world’s most extraordinary environments.
• The opportunity to take part in activities such as snowmobile safaris under the northern lights or ski tours with Swedish fika.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Staff benefits and discounts.

To be eligible for the position, you must be an EU citizen or have a valid work permit in Sweden.

ICEHOTEL