Chef
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Chef"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 12% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,000–€3,000). The listed pay band (€2,411–€3,168) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 5 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Chef | €1,760/per month | €2,339/per month | €3,200/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Chef | €2,000/per month | €2,309/per month | €3,000/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €2,411/per month | €2,790/per month | €3,168/per month |
Chef for event restaurant – gig work for the entire 2026–2027 event season Do you want to work at the heart of event restaurants and help create experiences for thousands of visitors? Our client operates in the event and restaurant industry, providing high-quality catering services for various events, functions, and private groups. During the event season, you will work in a versatile environment where no two days are the same. We are looking for one professional chef for the event season starting in autumn. Work begins by September 2026 at the latest and continues for at least the duration of the season. The work mainly involves food preparation for private events of 10–200 people, where service is implemented as either à la carte or buffet depending on the customer's needs. During the season, duties also include fast food production. The work is versatile and fast-paced restaurant work, where you can utilize your professional skills in various events and customer functions. Depending on the number of events, working hours accumulate to approximately 60–90 hours / 3 weeks. Shifts are concentrated on event days as well as the preceding preparation and mise en place shifts. We are looking for a person who can commit to event days, preparation shifts, and other shifts agreed upon during the season. We expect from you: - Strong professional chef skills - Experience in à la carte, buffet, and fast food production - Ability to prepare both cold and hot dishes - A proactive and independent work approach - Proficiency in Finnish - Flexibility regarding varying shifts - Ability to work efficiently in the fast-paced environment of an event restaurant We offer you: - The opportunity to work throughout the event season - Working hours of approximately 60–90 h / 3 weeks according to the event calendar - Salary based on experience 13.70–18.00 €/h - Versatile duties in à la carte, buffet, and event food production - A professional work community and an interesting operating environment - The opportunity to be involved in implementing various events and customer functions Are you ready to seize the opportunity? We want to make the job search effortless and easy for you. Leave your contact information and a short description of yourself and your skills via the application form below. Start your new career here and send your application today! YES Your Excellent Staff Oy At YES, we want to find a job that suits you. We can offer you a variety of work, as well as different working models that fit your schedule and life situation. You can easily combine your leisure hobbies or studies with the work we offer. Our sectors include construction, industry, logistics, office and retail, as well as the hotel and restaurant industry. We have been awarded the Arvostettu työpaikka® (Esteemed Workplace) certificate for 2025–2026. This recognition shows that we invest in our work community, value our employees, and develop our operations based on staff feedback.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Food preparation for private events of 10–200 people
- Implementing service as à la carte or buffet
- Fast food production
- Preparation and mise en place shifts
Requirements
- Strong professional chef skills
- Experience in à la carte, buffet, and fast food production
- Ability to prepare both cold and hot dishes
- Proactive and independent work approach
- Proficiency in Finnish
- Flexibility regarding varying shifts
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
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