Chef

A high-end village restaurant in Rukatunturi (Kuusamo) serving locally produced wild game and seasonal fare invites a skilled cook to join a top team for the winter season. The restaurant, family-owned and largely prepared in-house, emphasizes northern ingredients and sustainability, with recognition from Sustainable Travel Finland. The role involves both prep work and executing evening service as part of a team. There is potential to work at Kuksa in Ruka or in the nearby Salon area, or both. Requires professional culinary training and at least 2 years of experience in preparing à la carte dishes. You should have a proactive attitude, work well both independently and with colleagues. We offer a unique chance to work with quality northern ingredients in a top team, with excellent winter recreation opportunities during time off. Start is in November and the contract runs until the end of March. Salary is competitive and, if needed, accommodation nearby is available at a reasonable price. Interviews will be conducted during the application period. Selected candidate will be employed through Lisäpalvelu Pohjois-Suomi Oy and receive full support during employment. We expect: culinary training and at least 2 years of experience with à la carte dishes; strong team player; positive work attitude; hygienic certification; Finnish language proficiency. We offer compensation according to the industry collective agreement and support for necessary licenses and trainings; Ruka staff and in-house employee benefits (e.g., affordable season ticket); stable employment and health services. If this sounds good, please apply via the job ad and include your CV. For questions, contact ilari.kesti@lisapalvelu.net or +358 401966174.