Private chef

**Would you like to swap a restaurant kitchen for Lapland’s scenery and cook where the experience happens? We are looking for experienced private chefs for our client in Lapland for the winter season 2026–2027 to work with international clients. In this job the kitchen does not always mean four walls. One day you will prepare dinner in an elegant private villa, another day the dining experience may take place outdoors in the middle of Lapland’s nature or in another client-arranged setting. Your task is to ensure that the final result is the same regardless of location: excellent food and a finished presentation. What does the job involve? As a private chef you design and execute dining concepts according to clients’ wishes. It could be breakfast, a casual lunch, a multi-course dinner, or a completely tailor-made menu for the client. You will use your professional skills and creativity much more than in traditional line cooking. At the same time you are responsible for making sure the whole experience works from ingredients and preparation to plating and finishing. The clients are mainly international, so good English language skills and the ability to accommodate different food cultures, dietary restrictions and clients’ personal wishes are required. What do we expect from you? First and foremost, professional chefs who can work independently. We expect: strong experience in kitchen work and high-quality food preparation; private-chef experience or fine dining background is a big plus; ability to plan and execute full menus independently; excellent handling of ingredients and preparation techniques; capability to accommodate special diets and allergies; good English; flexibility and ability to work in different environments; calmness and problem-solving ability even when plans change; service-oriented and tactful approach. In this role the chef is part of the experience. A private chef’s work differs from a normal restaurant kitchen; clients are close and often see how the food is prepared. Therefore we seek chefs who can interact with clients naturally and professionally, and understand the importance of privacy in clients’ personal spaces. Not every day follows a script; weather, environment, and clients’ schedules can change. You must be able to adapt and deliver a high-quality experience even when cooking happens in a setting other than a fully equipped professional kitchen. What do we offer? A chance to spend the winter in Lapland doing a chef’s job that differs from the usual; you will work with international clients, prepare high-level food in various environments, and use your skills and creativity to the fullest. Interested? Send your CV and a short description of yourself and your prior experience, especially any private-chef, fine dining or high-end à la carte experience. rekrytointi@duunaamo.fi

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