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Est. Monthly
Estimated €2,330 - €2,490
Posted August 12, 2026 · 1 day agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline August 30, 2026
Nordic Career Oy

Head Chef

Hankasalmi, Finland
Onsite · Head Chef
Full-time · Senior
Finnish, English, Swedish
No People Management
Apprenticeship
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Head Chef

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Hankasalmi, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 91% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,635–€2,655). The listed pay band (€194–€208) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 8 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Head Chef
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Head Chef€2,416/per month€2,514/per month€2,612/per month
All roles in Hankasalmi, Finland€1,635/per month€2,150/per month€2,655/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior)€194/per month€201/per month€208/per month
About the role

We are now seeking a Head Chef for a year-round permanent position at Revontuli Resort in Hankasalmi. Hankasalmi is a warm, growing family business near Jyväskylä, featuring Revontuli’s dining venues: Loimu à la carte, Revontuli Bowling Diner, and Aurora catering; the seaside area includes a sauna world with hot tubs and display spaces. In winter the Revontuli hall hosts national artists and can host up to 900 guests. You will be responsible as a kitchen supervisor for the resort’s restaurant operations, guiding, onboarding, and supporting colleagues. You should account for cost and quality considerations and scale operations with the season. You are expected to actively participate in developing the restaurants and to innovate new events together with the team. We value initiative, good interpersonal skills, humor, and the ability to withstand changing conditions. Requirements include experience in a supervisory role and understanding of financial metrics, with a strong attitude and passion for good food and product development. The position starts as soon as a suitable candidate is found and is permanent. Requirements: experience in a supervisory role; culinary diploma or work experience; team spirit, creativity and a positive attitude; ability to work independently; hygienic certification. We offer a permanent, full-time, monthly-paid contract. Salary will be determined by the candidate’s prior experience. We provide pleasant job benefits such as golf rights, bowling, fat bikes, and pedal boats. To apply, send your application and CV with salary expectations; provide a reference if possible. For more information contact Nordic Career: Minna Mantovaara +358 50 548 2448, minna.mantovaara@career.fi and Heidi-Maria Viitanen +358 50 479 7570, heidi-maria.viitanen@career.fi. Nordic Career Oy — a Lapland-based staffing company within Career.fi. We work with heart, honoring our values: care, kindness, joy, courage, responsibility, and learning. We look forward to hearing from you! Location: Revontulentie 1, Hankasalmi.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Oversee kitchen operations for Revontuli Resort’s restaurants
  • Guide and onboard staff
  • Incorporate cost and quality considerations and seasonally adjust needs
  • Participate in developing restaurants and innovating events with the team

Requirements

  • Experience in a supervisory role
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Team spirit and creativity with a positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently
  • Hygieniapass (hygiene certificate)

Skills & Technologies

Kitchen managementStaff trainingSeasonal planningCost and quality controlEvent development

Education Level

Apprenticeship
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Financial overview
€2.9M
Revenue
€315.0K
Profit
11.0%
Profit margin
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