Buffet / Á la Carte Chef

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The À la carte Chef will work in a flexible hotel kitchen team handling à la carte, buffet and half‑board services, including food preparation, service, cleanliness, and food safety. Applicants must have previous professional kitchen experience, practical food hygiene knowledge, good teamwork and English skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure and on flexible shifts. The position is full-time from November 2026 to the end of March 2027 with a rota of 112.5 hours per three weeks. The role offers accommodation with a private room for €300/month, a unique workplace on top of Kaunispää fell, free sports/outdoor benefits, and local service discounts. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. We are looking for a versatile Buffet / Á la Carte Chef who can handle everything from simple lunch buffets to multi-course dinner buffets with live-fire cooking on the service side. The role requires good preparation skills, strong presentation, confidence in guest-facing service, and the ability to maintain quality, freshness, and smooth service flow. This position supports daily kitchen operations across our buffet services, including breakfast and lunch at the hotel restaurant, as well as lunch and dinner buffet services at our Wilderness Center restaurant. The Wilderness Center, also known as Wiltsu, is home to two private restaurants exclusively serving our activity guests. As the Wilderness Center is located 20 km from the hotel, a valid driving license and access to a car are required. Depending on your skills and our operational needs, the role may occasionally include assisting with an à la carte service. You will work as part of a flexible and cooperative international kitchen team, contributing to preparation, buffet setup, service, cleanliness, food safety, and overall shift readiness. During buffet service, you will also work independently, so good timing, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions while maintaining high quality are essential. As both our guests and staff are international, the working language is English. We expect you to have previous experience working in restaurants or professional kitchens, as well as a good understanding of kitchen workflow, mise en place, hygiene standards, and service routines. Experience with buffet service, live cooking, breakfast service, or open-fire cooking is considered an advantage. What we expect from you: Previous experience in a professional kitchen, such as a buffet, hotel restaurant, or similar food service environment. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards and pace. Practical knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling, and cleaning procedures. Good teamwork and communication skills, along with sufficient English skills. Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Willingness to take part in a variety of kitchen tasks when needed A valid Category B driving license and access to your own car Considered an advantage: Experience working in an à la carte kitchen. Experience in a hotel restaurant or a busy seasonal operation Culinary training or relevant hospitality education Experience working with international guests and various service styles What we offer: A unique workplace on top of the fell A fixed-term employment contract with full hours (112,5 h / 3 weeks) for the winter season from November until the end of March – the exact starting and ending dates will be confirmed A supportive team spirit and skilled colleagues to support your work – by being honest, friendly, and encouraging one another, we can give our best together Shared staff events and team-building activities during the season, such as staff skiing competitions, bowling, sauna evenings, or even horseback riding Accommodation in modern terraced apartments close to the center of Saariselkä – private room € 300 / month Free sports and outdoor benefits such as the use of skis and snowshoes, gym access, sauna, and separately bookable ski lift passes The opportunity to participate in our own activities free of charge Discounts on our in-house services as well as benefits from local partner companies Salary starting from €15/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.