Head Chef
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Ikaalinen, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,778–€3,200). The listed pay band (€191–€221) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 22 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Head Chef | €2,000/per month | €2,466/per month | €3,080/per month |
| All roles in Ikaalinen, Finland | €1,778/per month | €2,462/per month | €3,200/per month |
We are seeking a kitchen manager for a national restaurant chain in the Satakunta region. As a kitchen manager you are responsible for the daily operational activities of the restaurant kitchen. You will lead the kitchen team, be responsible for onboarding, shift planning, and the smooth everyday running of the kitchen. You will ensure food quality, self-monitoring, hygiene and the efficiency of raw materials and food production in line with the chain concept and operating model. You are responsible for kitchen cost-efficiency and you will work closely with the restaurant manager and regional management. The employment is fixed-term and full-time. We expect: experience as a kitchen manager or similar kitchen supervisory role; ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff; good organizational skills and composure under pressure; strong hygiene and quality expertise (hygiene passport); customer- and quality-oriented and cost-conscious approach; willingness to work in varied shifts; fluent Finnish. We offer: a responsible kitchen manager position in a chain restaurant; a one-year full-time contract; chain support, ready operating models and concept; a professional and dedicated work community; salary according to experience and competence, Mara TES. Are you ready to seize the opportunity? We want to make the job search easy for you. Leave your contact details and a short description of yourself, your skills and your wishes through the application form below. Start your career with us and send your application today! YES Your Excellent Staff Oy. We at YES strive to help you find a workplace that fits you. We can offer various kinds of work, and different ways of working that suit your schedule and life situation. Our fields include construction, industry, logistics, office and retail, as well as hotel and restaurant sectors. We have been awarded the Arvostettu työpaikka® certificate for 2025–2026. This recognition shows that we value our workforce and develop our operations based on employee feedback. Email: katriina@yeshr.fi You can also find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yeshenkilostoratkaisut
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team
- Oversee onboarding
- Handle shift planning
- Ensure food quality, HACCP/compliance, hygiene and efficiency
- Ensure cost-efficiency and collaborate with restaurant manager and regional leadership
Requirements
- Experience as kitchen manager or similar kitchen supervisory role
- Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff
- Good organizational skills and ability to handle pressure
- Strong hygiene and quality expertise (hygiene passport)
- Customer- and cost-conscious approach
- Willingness to work in varied shifts
- Fluent Finnish
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