Kitchen shift leader

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
• In the selection we give positive weight to candidates residing in the region

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!