Kitchen Manager

**Do you want to be part of opening a new restaurant and building its operations from the ground up?** We are seeking a Kitchen Manager for a permanent position at the Tex Mex & Western Restaurant Zarillo, opening in Hämeenlinna in autumn 2026. The Kitchen Manager will take overall responsibility for the restaurant's kitchen operations. You will ensure the smoothness of daily kitchen activities and serve as the supervisor for the kitchen team. You will also actively participate in practical kitchen work, making the role a versatile combination of management and hands-on execution. **Your duties include, among others:** - Managing daily kitchen operations - Staff shift planning - Placing wholesale orders and inventory management - Maintaining kitchen quality, efficiency, and hygiene requirements - Participating in menu development - Working as a chef in daily kitchen operations We offer permanent employment in a financially stable and growing restaurant chain, as well as the opportunity to influence the operations of a new restaurant from the start. Orientation begins as soon as possible at Zarillo restaurants in Tampere, and the actual work begins in Hämeenlinna in autumn 2026. **We expect from you:** - Several years of experience in similar roles (education in the field is considered an advantage) - Hygiene passport - Fluent Finnish language skills - Good organizational and supervisory skills - Ability to work under pressure, initiative, and flexibility **We offer you:** - A responsible and versatile job - The opportunity to develop your skills and influence operations - An encouraging work community and an experienced support network - The opportunity to be part of opening a completely new restaurant - Permanent employment in a growing restaurant chain **Salary:** TES / salary request **Start of work:** Orientation begins in Tampere as soon as possible. Work in Hämeenlinna begins in autumn 2026. **Working hours:** Full-time, 2-shift rotation (112.5 h / 3 weeks) **Work location:** Kaivokatu 9, Hämeenlinna **Application:** Send your application and CV by August 6th to: marjo.jarvio-saari@zarillo.fi **Further information:** Marjo Järviö-Saari tel. 050 337 7024. Phone inquiries Mon–Thu 10:00–11:00. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please send your application as soon as possible.