Á la Carte Chef - Star Arctic Oy - Inari, Finland

The á la carte chef works as part of a flexible and cooperative kitchen team, contributing to preparation, service, cleanliness, food safety, and shift readiness. This role requires consistency, good communication, reliability, and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment. We expect you to have previous experience working in restaurants and a good understanding of kitchen workflow, mise en place, and service routines. The role supports daily kitchen operations across buffet, à la carte, and half-board services for both hotel guests and walk-in customers. As both our guests and staff are international, the working language is English. Our kitchen team is made up of people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, bringing together a wide range of skills and knowledge. This creates a dynamic working environment where you can learn from others, develop your own skills, and gain new perspectives. As a privately owned company, we have the flexibility to adapt and continuously improve how we work. We value initiative and encourage new ideas, while maintaining clear standards and ways of working. We actively listen to our team members and appreciate their input, creating an environment where your ideas are heard and can contribute to the teams success. What we expect from you: - Previous professional kitchen experience in à la carte restaurant, hotel restaurant, or similar food service environment - Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards and pace - Practical knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling, and cleaning procedures - Good teamwork and communication skills, along with sufficient English skills - Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays - Willingness to take part in a variety of kitchen tasks when needed. Considered an advantage: - Experience in a hotel restaurant or a busy seasonal operation - Culinary training or relevant hospitality education - Experience working with international guests and various service styles - A valid Category B driving license and access to your own car, as the hotel is located on top of Kaunispää fell. What we offer: - A fixed-term employment contract with full hours (112,5 h / 3 weeks) for the winter season from November until the end of March – the exact starting and ending dates will be confirmed - A supportive team spirit and skilled colleagues to support your work – by being honest, friendly, and encouraging one another, we can give our best together - Shared staff events and team-building activities during the season, such as staff skiing competitions, bowling, sauna evenings, or even horseback riding - Accommodation in modern terraced apartments close to the center of Saariselkä – private room € 300 / month - Free sports and outdoor benefits such as the use of skis and snowshoes, gym access, sauna, and separately bookable ski lift passes - The opportunity to participate in our own activities free of charge - Discounts on our in-house services as well as benefits from local partner companies.