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Waiter at Kaunispään Huippu

Waiter

Posted Aug 4 (82 days ago) · Last updated Oct 25 · Open 82 days, longer than the usual 11 for this role

Key facts

Waiter for the winter season at Kaunispään Huippu; €14/hour plus supplements and housing may be available.

How this salary compares

€2,24015% below mid-level roles
This salary is below the market medianBased on 73 job postings
Monthly salary comparison for Waiter
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
mid-level roles€2,220 per month€2,790 per month€3,595 per month
This offer€2,464 per month€2,464 per month€2,464 per month

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

Est. take-home €1,897

Where and how
InariOnsiteTemporary, Mid-Level
Languages required
English
Best guess: Matkailu-, ravintola- ja vapaa-ajan palveluita koskeva työehtosopimus - työntekijät collective agreement, inferred from this employer's industry and the role; could be a different one.
Restaurangens serveringsroll ligger tydligt inom besöksnäringen och avtalet gäller arbetstagare inom restaurangbranschen.
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Original job ad

Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.

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We are looking for a waiter at Kaunispään Huippu for the 2026–2027 winter season. Kaunispään Huippu is located at one of Saariselkä’s best-known viewpoints. During the day, you will meet skiers, hikers and international visitors who stop to enjoy good food and the Lapland scenery. The restaurant has a suitably lively pace during the season. What would your workday with us be like? No two days are quite the same, but every shift is about making sure customers receive friendly and smooth service. This is teamwork at its best. During the busiest moments, the team focuses on what matters and pulls together; during quieter moments, the restaurant is prepared for the next adventures. Your workday includes welcoming customers, taking orders, serving dishes and looking after the restaurant’s general atmosphere. You will also help set out lunch, prepare the salad buffet and take care of other daily restaurant tasks. What the work includes in practice Customer service and waiter duties Taking orders and serving Helping set out lunch Preparing the salad buffet and other items for service Keeping the restaurant clean Close cooperation with the rest of the restaurant team What we hope for from you A cheerful, customer-focused service attitude An energetic and proactive approach to work Good teamwork skills The ability to work during busy seasonal days A hygiene passport An alcohol passport is considered an advantage Good English skills (Finnish skills are considered an advantage) What you get this season Working in Lapland is about more than work. Kaunispään Huippu is located at one of Saariselkä’s most stunning viewpoints. After work, ski trails, slopes, snowshoe routes and the fells are right nearby. During the winter, you can experience the polar night, northern lights and the first sunny days of late winter. We also offer Wilderness Hotels employment benefits and the possibility of staff accommodation. The apartments are clean and fully equipped; in practice, you only need to bring a toothbrush and warm clothes. During the winter season, two employees share a room. Pay and terms Starting pay: €14/hour + supplements; final pay is determined by education, skills and work experience. The work is shift-based, so shifts may also take place on weekends and evenings. Employment starts at the end of November and lasts until approximately 4 April 2027. Working-time bank Every employee has access to a working-time bank. Working hours vary during the season, and additional hours worked during busy periods can be taken later as time off. Any hours left unused are paid out in cash when employment ends. Apply to us Apply for the position using the online application form on this page. We will begin processing applications immediately.

About the role

Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.

Requirements

  • Cheerful, customer-focused service attitude
  • Energetic and proactive approach
  • Good teamwork skills
  • Ability to work during busy seasonal periods
  • Hygiene passport required
  • Good English skills

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers
  • Take orders
  • Serve dishes
  • Help set out lunch
  • Prepare the salad buffet and other items for service
  • Keep the restaurant clean and welcoming
  • Work closely with the restaurant team

Skills & technologies

Customer ServiceFood ServiceRestaurant CleaningTeamwork

Benefits & perks

Recruitment process

  1. Applications will be processed as soon as they arrive.

About Wilderness Hotels

Financial overview
€37.2M
Revenue
€12.5M
Profit
34.0%
Profit margin
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Wilderness Hotels · 6 open roles
Top locations (all time): Inari, Finland · 15 · Muotka, Finland · 1 · Sodankylä, Finland · 1 · +3 other locations
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Current open roles at Wilderness Hotels on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Inari, Finland15
Muotka, Finland1
Sodankylä, Finland1
Saariselkä, Finland1
Rovaniemi, Finland1
Nellim, Finland1
Current role mix at Wilderness Hotels on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Restaurant Manager3
Bartender2
Cook2
Waiter2
Hotel Receptionist1
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Christmas Elf1
Receptionists for winter season 2026/20271
Nature Guides and Wilderness Guides for winter 2026–20271
Night Receptionist1
Waiters / Waitresses for Winter Season 202620271
Current role-level mix at Wilderness Hotels on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level12
Manager3
Junior1
Senior1