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Deadline Nov 2

Head Chef

Posted Oct 30 (2 days ago) · Open 2 days. This role usually stays open about 12 days

Key facts

Head Chef in Kerava, leading two 24/7 staff restaurants; €3,500–€3,800/month.

How this salary compares

€3,500 - €3,80014% below manager-level roles
This salary is above the market medianBased on 32 job postings
Monthly salary comparison for Head Chef
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
manager-level roles€2,945 per month€3,370 per month€3,956 per month
This offer€3,500 per month€3,650 per month€3,800 per month

Statistics Finland’s earnings for the occupation group “Cooks” (2024), raised to July–September 2026. Job ads only set the differences by place and level. · Data and reuse

Est. take-home €2,653 - €2,812

Where and how
KeravaOnsiteManager
Languages required
Finnish, English
Education
Diploma
Managing people
People Manager
Best guess: Matkailu-, ravintola- ja vapaa-ajan palveluita koskeva työehtosopimus - esihenkilöt collective agreement, inferred from this employer's industry and the role; could be a different one.
The role is a supervisory position in staff catering, so the hospitality-sector supervisors’ agreement is a plausible match.
0% confidence
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Original job ad

Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.

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Keittiömestari Keravalle Inexin henkilöstöravintoloihin If honesty, openness, trust and safety matter to you, join a team that values your skills and character. We are now looking for a Head Chef to strengthen our team. Workplace: Inex Partners restaurants, Keuksuontie 1 and 3, Kerava. The employment is permanent and full-time. The salary is €3,500–€3,800 per month, depending on experience and skills. The role starts on 2 November or by agreement. Our team creates daily experiences through good food and service. Our customers are the staff and visitors of Finland’s largest logistics centre. Inex staff restaurants are open 24/7, every day of the year. We serve tasty food and personal service at breakfast, in the café, at lunch and dinner, during the night shift and at events. There are two restaurants in the area. Around 200–250 lunch customers visit on weekdays, around 100 in the evenings and at night, and somewhat fewer at weekends. Our 14-person team has a wide range of expertise, and duties are rotated. We are looking for you to take on the Head Chef role. As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen’s daily operations. You will plan menus; take responsibility for the taste and appearance of food, ordering supplies and ingredient costs; introduce and continually guide staff; and oversee self-monitoring. You value ingredients and take responsible care to reduce waste. As a supervisor, you are responsible for staff, customers and results. These qualities will help you succeed and keep smiling. You have a genuine interest in delicious food and its presentation. We expect relevant training and previous experience as a Head Chef. You prepare good food and work efficiently and systematically. You have good leadership and organisational skills and are familiar with event catering and special diets. The role requires good Finnish and English skills and sufficient systems and IT skills. Before starting, you will complete Inex’s own safety orientation. A great team is waiting for you. We are a reliable and stable employer. Your supervisor Ann-Christina and your team will ensure that you receive a good induction and succeed in your work. We offer good employee benefits, including work shoes once a year, €150 in ePassi benefits after the probationary period and comprehensive occupational healthcare. We recognise our employees’ achievements and support teamwork with team funds. Make the team greater than the sum of its parts. Apply by 2 November 2026. We may interview candidates during the application period and will hire as soon as a suitable person is found. For further information about the role, contact Ann-Christina Kippo on weekdays from 7:00 to 15:00 at 040 587 1758.

About the role

Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.

Requirements

  • Relevant professional training
  • Previous experience as a Head Chef
  • Good leadership and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of event catering and special diets
  • Good Finnish and English skills
  • Sufficient IT and systems skills
  • Completion of Inex safety orientation before starting

Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen’s daily operations
  • Plan menus
  • Ensure food quality and presentation
  • Order supplies and manage ingredient costs
  • Orient and continually guide staff
  • Manage self-monitoring
  • Reduce food waste responsibly
  • Take responsibility for staff, customers and results

Skills & technologies

Menu PlanningFood PresentationIngredient Cost ManagementStaff SupervisionSelf-monitoringSpecial DietsIT Systems

Benefits & perks

Recruitment process

  1. Interviews may be held during the application period.
  2. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

About Compass Group

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Compass Group · 51 open roles
Top locations (all time): Helsinki, Finland · 54 · Jyväskylä, Finland · 32 · Paimio, Finland · 30 · +27 other locations
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Current role mix at Compass Group on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Cook66
Cleaner54
Restaurant Worker45
Head Chef28
Chef25
Café Worker18
Food Service Supervisor15
Cleaning and Kitchen Assistant12
Cashier-Server10
Kitchen Shift Manager9
Food Service Planning Specialist9
Kitchen Shift Supervisor9
Restaurant Manager8
Kitchen Supervisor7
Restaurant Shift Manager7
Café Manager7
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Restaurant Shift Supervisor6
Restaurant Server5
Intern5
Work-Based Learning Trainee4
Restaurant Worker and Driver3
Meeting Coordinator3
Restaurant Worker / Driver3
Restaurant Service Supervisor3
Restaurant Supervisor3
Cleaning and Catering Assistant2
Trainee2
Dishwasher2
Restaurant and Cleaning Services Worker2
Dishwashing Attendant2
Financial Controller2
Restaurant Worker and Delivery Driver1
Cashier and Server1
Cashier and Waiter1
Service Supervisor1
Restaurant Service Manager1
Event Coordinator1
Restaurant Worker / Delivery Driver1
Restaurant and Catering Assistant1
Café-Restaurant Server1
Training Placement Trainee1
Training Agreement Intern1
Meeting and Event Coordinator1
Restaurant Cashier-Server1
Menu and Food Service Planning Specialist1
Cleaning and Kitchen Support Worker1
Catering Worker1
Kitchen Service Supervisor1
Baker1
Menu Planning Specialist1
Cashier & Server1
Combination Service Worker1
Food Service Worker1
Vocational Trainee1
Vocational Training Intern1
Restaurant Assistant1
Cashier1
Combination Worker1
Kitchen Steward1
Current role-level mix at Compass Group on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level268
Manager103
Senior24
Intern13
Junior2
Expert1
About the employer

Compass Group describes itself as a reliable and stable employer. Its Inex staff restaurants serve the staff and visitors of Finland’s largest logistics centre.

Core values
HonestyOpennessTrustSafety
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