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Kitchen shift leader

Summary

Lead the kitchen team at a seasonal wilderness resort, overseeing meal service and managing staff in a remote Arctic setting.

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

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!

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