Head Chef - Sodexo Oy - Espoo, Finland

As the Head Chef at Sodexo in Espoo's Keilaranta, you are a professional and cheerful chef who brings smiles to customers. You are passionate about food and organized in your work, which is reflected in your cooking style. You belong to a large team but will also work independently. Your role allows you to plan your own work and influence the food products. You will be supported by a regional head chef and other supervisors. Sodexo is responsible for high-quality hospitality services in a separate reception restaurant and catering services in the region's restaurants. What your work involves: Preparing high-quality hot and cold lunch and reception dishes. Guiding and organizing kitchen staff with a coaching approach, supported by a regional head chef and restaurant supervisor. Participating in menu planning. Quality control (self-monitoring, product knowledge, tasting dishes). Administrative tasks (e.g., inventory counting, reporting figures to supervisors). Using production control systems and ordering raw materials is part of your duties. Customer service is also part of your work. What we expect from you: You have relevant education (e.g., chef, large-scale cook, kitchen master) and strong experience in preparing tasty lunch, à la carte, and reception foods. Experience in supervising staff. Knowledge of special diets. Ability to use various IT programs; Windows programs are familiar to you. Good teamwork and communication skills. Friendly and professional attitude in team work and customer service. Attention to detail and skill in presenting products attractively. Proficiency in reading and writing Finnish is essential for the role. What we offer: Working at Sodexo is more than just a job: it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You are valued as a team member just as you are. Your work is meaningful, and everyday actions have a significant impact. At Sodexo, you can succeed in your own way. Additionally, we offer: Flexible and dynamic work environment. Ideal working hours. Opportunities for continuous development and training. Many opportunities to grow with the company. Comprehensive onboarding and work clothing. Modern occupational health services 24/7. Possibility of annual performance bonuses, e-passes, milestone and service anniversary recognitions, etc. Learn more about Sodexo’s benefits, career stories, and values. The position is permanent and full-time. Work is mainly daytime on weekdays. The application deadline is Wednesday, June 3. The start date is expected to be August 3, 2026. Salary is negotiable. For more information about the role, contact Head Chef Sami Salmi on weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 at 050 475 8853. We only consider applications submitted through the electronic recruitment system. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Apply today! About Sodexo: At Sodexo, we build a better everyday and a better life for everyone. As a world leader in services that improve quality of life, we operate in 43 countries and serve over 80 million customers daily with food, facilities, and property services. Watch the video about Sodexos mission.