Head Chef

StaffPoint is recruiting a HEAD CHEF for the Saivo Kitchen & Bar of Moments restaurant at Lapland Hotels Arena for a permanent employment relationship. Lapland Hotels Arena, in the heart of the city at Tampere’s Nokia Arena, thrives on events, energy and modernity. It is creating a distinctive hotel experience around the event centre, bringing together meeting facilities and remarkable events, and developing food offerings for the ever-changing moments at the arena. We live and breathe the arena’s rhythm. We bring new kinds of services to its surroundings with a northern spirit and freshness that attract people. The hotel is creating an experience in the city that lives in the moment. The nature of Lapland and its mysterious stories are reflected in everything we do. You will proudly share this story with our customers through your work. The spirit of Lapland is present in everything you do. The position is permanent and full-time, 112.5 hours over three weeks. The start date and pay will be agreed separately. Work is mainly at Lapland Hotels Arena in Tampere, but also at Lapland Hotels Tampere. StaffPoint is the recruitment partner, and the successful candidate will be employed directly by Lapland Hotels. Our work community offers: - An inspiring and interesting role - Varied development opportunities - Thorough orientation and internal coaching - Staff benefits across three business areas: Lapland Hotels, Lapland Safaris and Lapland Ski Resorts - Diverse career paths Key responsibilities: - Lead and plan the kitchen’s daily operations under the kitchen manager - Plan high-quality, profitable à la carte menus and other products - Organise, guide and support staff - Ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, service quality, and efficient and profitable operations - Plan resources and deliver smooth service - Work with other hotel departments to ensure a complete customer experience - Ensure self-monitoring, safety and compliance with company practices - Support sales, profitability and quality targets in daily operations - Work in the group’s other restaurant operations in Tampere as well Knowledge and skills needed for the role: - Relevant hospitality training or equivalent skills gained through work experience - Substantial experience in restaurant supervisory duties - Strong knowledge of à la carte, meeting, banquet and event services - Demonstrated ability to guide staff and lead shifts - Ability to work purposefully in a changing environment - Good organisation, prioritisation and decision-making skills - Fluent Finnish and English - Knowledge of the hotel environment - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to inspire and motivate the work community - Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach - Strong personal accountability and ability to lead a shift - Ability to remain composed in busy situations - Flexibility with working hours and duties - Commitment to Lapland Hotels’ service culture, values and practices - A long-term interest in developing operations and your own professional skills If you are interested, please submit your application through the link provided. Applications sent by email cannot be processed for information-security reasons. We review applications continuously and may contact candidates quickly. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. We want to learn about you and your work experience, so tell us about yourself in your application and attach your CV. Please also be prepared to provide your referees’ details. Lapland Hotels is a smoke-free workplace. For more information about the role, contact Marika Kuikka at marika.kuikka@staffpoint.fi.