Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – Pancho Villa Nokia We are looking for a kitchen manager for Pancho Villa in Nokia. In cooperation with Midamex Oy, we are seeking an energetic and experienced kitchen manager for a maternity-leave replacement. Induction can begin flexibly by agreement, but we hope you can start as soon as possible. As kitchen manager, you are responsible for the heart of Pancho Villa’s Nokia kitchen: its daily management, quality and encouraging the team. You will not only lead on paper, but also take part in creating great Tex-Mex dining experiences, successful everyday operations and an excellent customer experience with your positive approach. Key responsibilities: Operational management: Organising the kitchen’s daily operations, ensuring smooth running and maintaining efficiency. Supervisory work: Guiding, onboarding and motivating the kitchen team. Maintaining good team spirit and job satisfaction matters to you. Developing the food offering: Planning and preparing tasty buffet lunches and running Pancho Villa’s well-known à la carte menu at pace. Financial responsibility: Handling restaurant orders and shift planning, and actively monitoring ingredient costs and waste. What we expect from you: Experience: You have previous experience in responsible kitchen duties, for example as a kitchen manager or kitchen shift manager. Expertise: You are familiar with operational kitchen planning, such as menu planning, ordering and preparing work schedules. Attitude: You are an approachable leader who helps ensure both team well-being and customer satisfaction through your own actions. Flexibility: You are ready to work all the different kitchen shifts, every day of the week. We offer you: A responsible and varied role in a stable and well-known Tex-Mex concept. The opportunity to leave your mark on kitchen operations and the smooth running of everyday work. The support of a skilled team and comprehensive induction. Encouraging pay; we take your previous experience and skills into account, so feel free to state your salary expectation. Interested? Send your application and CV with your salary expectation as soon as possible, as we will begin interviews as soon as suitable candidates are found. Please note that applications received by email will not be processed for information-security reasons. Ahkera Crew is a down-to-earth personnel service and meeting place for restaurant-industry professionals. Our strong expertise includes both staff leasing and direct recruitment. In an industry where staffing needs can change quickly, our effortless operating model and familiar contact person are clear strengths. Through us, you can easily find work matching your skills in interesting places, or find the right person for your needs. We serve both employees and employers personally. We understand that people are the foundation of business. Application period begins: 06.10.2026 14:00. Application period ends: 05.11.2026 23:59.