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Est. Monthly
Estimated €2,282 - €2,678
Posted August 25, 2026 · 3 days agoLast seen August 28, 2026Deadline September 8, 2026
Juustoportti Catering Oy

Head Chef

How this salary compares
Salary Context: Head Chef

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Kurikka, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,046–€2,880). The listed pay band (€190–€223) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 34 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Head Chef
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Head Chef€2,000/per month€2,434/per month€3,100/per month
All roles in Kurikka, Finland€2,046/per month€2,426/per month€2,880/per month
About the role

We are seeking a Head Chef for Juustoportti Jalasjärvi transport station. The successful candidate will manage the kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food production, and lead the kitchen team by example. They will be responsible for implementing the Juustoportti concept in the kitchen, ensuring smooth service, and offering attractive offerings to customers. The role includes developing food products, operating methods, and the kitchen service package. Requirements include relevant experience in kitchen leadership and supervision, strong practical cooking skills, the ability to inspire and achieve together with the team, capability to lead people toward goals in a motivating and responsible manner, a development-minded and responsible working style, and English language proficiency is appreciated. We offer a diverse and responsible role within Juustoportti’s transport station network, with excellent opportunities to develop our kitchen operations and service business. The position is permanent and full-time (112.5 hours per 3 weeks). Working hours vary day by day according to the station’s opening hours. Start by agreement, preferably at the beginning of October. To apply, send your application by 8 September 2026 and tell us why you would be the right fit as Head Chef. For more information contact Marika Suokko, +358 503541312 or Marika.suokko@juustoportti.fi.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily kitchen operations and ensure the quality of the food product
  • Lead the kitchen team by example and ensure staff satisfaction
  • Be responsible for implementing the Juustoportti concept in the kitchen and delivering high-quality customer experiences
  • Contribute to developing food products, operating methods, and the kitchen service package
  • Support cost control, menu pricing, and inventory management

Requirements

  • Experience in kitchen leadership and supervisory work
  • Strong practical cooking skills and ability to produce tasty dishes
  • Ability to inspire and succeed together with the team
  • Ability to lead people toward goals in a demanding yet supportive way
  • Development-minded and responsible approach to work
  • English language proficiency is appreciated

Skills & Technologies

Kitchen managementMenu planningRecipe developmentFood preparation methodsCooking techniquesFood safety and hygieneKitchens equipment operation and maintenanceCost controlInventory managementReceiving deliveriesKitchen cleanliness and organizationTeam leadershipStaff trainingQuality control
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