Aamiaiskokki - Star Arctic Oy - Inari, Suomi

We are looking for a reliable and organized Breakfast Chef who understands that breakfast is one of the most important meals in a hotel restaurant. Since every hotel guest starts their day with breakfast, the service needs to be well prepared, fresh, efficient, and consistently high quality every morning. In this role, you will be responsible for breakfast preparation, buffet setup, service flow, refilling, cleanliness, food safety, and shift readiness. You will work independently during breakfast service, so good timing, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain quality under pressure are essential. We are looking for someone with previous experience working with hotel breakfast buffets and a good understanding of how to organize the service efficiently, making sure guests have everything they need for a good start to the day. Our kitchen team is multicultural, with people from different nationalities and backgrounds. This creates a dynamic working environment where you can learn from others, share your own experience, and develop your skills. 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 experience in a professional kitchen, particularly in breakfast buffet service - Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards, quality, 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 - Ability to work independently when needed, including working alone in the kitchen at times, monitoring breakfast stock levels, and supporting other kitchen tasks when required. 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 licence and access to your own car, as the hotel is located on top of Kaunispää fell and working hours may fall outside public transport schedule 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