Kockar för Restaurant Aihki

Join the team at Restaurant Aihki in Pyhätunturi! We are looking for a Chef to join Restaurant Aihki for the winter season 2026–2027, as part of Sunday Morning Resort in Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland. Restaurant Aihki is known for its high-quality modern Nordic cuisine, where pure, locally sourced ingredients take centre stage. Our restaurant has twice been recognised among Finland's Best Restaurants by Kauppalehti Optio (2022 & 2023, rating 16+). As a Chef at Restaurant Aihki, you will work as part of our professional kitchen team and take an active role in daily food preparation and service. You will work with high-quality ingredients and help ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen meets Aihki's high standards. This position is ideal for a chef with a few years of professional kitchen experience who is looking to develop their skills in a high-quality restaurant environment. Experience in à la carte, fine dining or Nordic cuisine is considered an advantage, but most importantly, we are looking for a professional attitude, a strong team spirit and a genuine passion for great food. Your responsibilities include: Preparing and presenting dishes according to Restaurant Aihki's standards; Working across different kitchen stations during daily service; Preparing and handling ingredients; Following Aihki's recipes, procedures and quality standards; Ensuring the quality, proper storage and rotation of ingredients; Following kitchen hygiene, food safety and self-monitoring procedures; Keeping your workstation clean, organised and ready for service; Working closely with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house teams. We are looking for someone who has: Approximately 2–3 years of professional kitchen experience; A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience; Experience in an à la carte restaurant; fine dining or Nordic cuisine experience is considered an advantage; Strong fundamental cooking skills and an interest in high-quality ingredients; An organised, responsible and proactive approach to work; The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment; Good teamwork and communication skills; Good spoken English; Finnish and other languages are considered an advantage; Motivation to learn and continue developing professionally; Above all, a positive attitude and genuine passion for high-quality food. We offer you: The opportunity to work in one of Finland's highly regarded restaurants; The opportunity to develop your skills in modern Nordic cuisine; An inspiring working environment surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Pyhätunturi, Finnish Lapland; The support of a welcoming, professional and international team; Comprehensive onboarding before your employment begins; The possibility of staff accommodation close to the workplace; Comprehensive occupational healthcare and local employee benefits; Access to shared company season passes for Pyhä Ski Resort; Employee benefits for selected activities; The opportunity to work for a Sustainable Travel Finland certified company; An excellent location close to Pyhä Ski Resort and local services; A competitive salary based on your experience and skills, with the MARA collective agreement as the basis for salary.