Chef

Come experience the winter season in Lapland – join the Roka Street Bistro team as an à la carte chef! Would you like to spend the winter amidst the magical atmosphere of Lapland, preparing high-quality food for international customers and working as part of a professional kitchen team? Now is your chance! Roka Street Bistro is a 25-seat neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Rovaniemi. The restaurant combines a relaxed atmosphere, high-quality ingredients, and an uncompromising approach to execution. The kitchen draws inspiration from American, Italian, and Meänmaa flavors – resulting in bold street food with a bistro feel, authentic tastes, and the dishes for which the restaurant is known. Winter in Rovaniemi is the busiest and most exciting time for the restaurant industry. The city fills with tourists from around the world, and during the season, the kitchen is fast-paced from morning to night. The work offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, work in an international environment, and spend your free time enjoying Lapland's wonderful winter experiences. We are looking for an à la carte chef for a fixed-term contract for the winter season. Work begins in early November and continues until March 31, 2027. Shifts are available in morning, mid, and evening rotations, with working hours offered at 112.5h/3 weeks. Salary is determined according to the MARAVA collective agreement, taking into account your skills and experience. During the season, the kitchen operates at a fast pace, and there are queues of customers almost daily. Therefore, we are looking for a chef who works independently, keeps a cool head under pressure, and enjoys preparing high-quality food in a high-tempo environment. You will receive comprehensive orientation, support from a professional team, and the opportunity to work in one of Rovaniemi's most well-known restaurants. What we offer? - The opportunity to develop your skills in a high-quality and respected restaurant - Diverse work in an international operating environment - A professional and supportive work community - Assistance in finding accommodation in Rovaniemi if needed - StaffPoint's versatile employee benefits What we hope for from you - Chef's education and experience from an à la carte kitchen - Ability to work independently at both cold and hot kitchen stations - Ability to operate efficiently in a busy work environment without compromising quality - Genuine interest in high-quality food and Roka's food philosophy - Hygiene passport Interested? Send your application as soon as possible – we review applications during the recruitment period and will fill the position as soon as a suitable person is found. In your application, please describe your previous work experience, especially in à la carte kitchens, and provide possible references. The first interview can be conducted as a video interview, for which we will send an invitation via email. If you enjoy a fast-paced season, high-quality ingredients, and want to spend an unforgettable winter in Lapland, we want to hear from you! Come and help create experiences in the Roka Street Bistro kitchen. #stafflappi Restaurant Roka A 25-seat neighborhood restaurant where we offer what we do and know best: street food made from the best ingredients, as well as bistro-style authentic flavors and service, not forgetting quality drinks. Strongly influenced by America, Italy, and Meänperä. Ingredients come to Roka from both near and far; we prepare them fresh, crisp, and tasty. Food and its flavor are a pleasure, but hunger must be satisfied – that is our motto.