Chef for winter season in Lapland, Finland

Discover the magic of Finnish Lapland, a winter wonderland where the Northern Lights dance across the night sky and pristine snow blankets the vast wilderness. Embrace tranquility of untouched nature or unwind at bustling after ski. And don’t forget about the original Finnish sauna. Apply now to experience it all and create memories that will last a lifetime!

We are looking for a chefs for buffet, a la carte and breakfast duties. Your daily tasks will be agreed based on your skills, preferences, and location. We have different positions open in hotels, resorts and restaurants. Generally, the main goal is to provide unforgettable experiences to seasonal local and international tourists.

We offer a great seasonal position in a truly international hospitality business in various locations all around Lapland such as Saariselkä, Levi, Rovaniemi, Luosto and Ylläs. Working environments are versatile including restaurants, resorts, and skiing centers. Typical working hours are 90-112,5 hrs per 3-week period which means both full time and part time positions are available, according to your preferences. Contracts will vary but typical job starts in 11/2024 and ends 4/2025, with the possibility of extension. If you don’t want to work whole season, 1-month contracts are available also.  

Want to come to Lapland/Finland with your friend or partner? Let us know in the application. We will do our best to employ you in the same destination and find you shared accommodation. We ask you kindly to leave separate job applications.

What is it like to work in Lapland? Take a look at the experiences of Mikk, who worked with us last season: https://www.bolt.works/lapin-luonto-lumosi-sesonkityohon-tulleen-mikk-magusin/

Got Interested? Apply now – interviews and job offers will be conducted already in the summer. Please attach your up-to-date resume (CV) and tell us shortly about yourself! If possible, please introduce yourself also by attaching a short video about yourself.

Bolt.Works as a work place

Bolt is one of the largest employers in Finland in the sectors in which it operates. We offer a job for more than 10000 people every year. We are a staffing platform that connects jobs and workers together. Workers and clients can evaluate and recommend each other. 

Previous working experience from the position you are interested in (restaurant / hotel / other applicable location). If you don’t have previous working experience from the desired position, in certain positions such as housekeeping you can substitute previous working experience with ironclad attitude.

Teamwork skills, positive customer service attitude and flexibility  

Communicative English skills of at least B1 level and adaptability to international working environment

Why should you choose Bolt.Works and work in Lapland?

Once in a lifetime experience in Finnish Lapland: beautiful nature and authentic Finnish activities such as skiing, sauna and Northern Lights – without forgetting busy after hours entertainment and activities. We have it both – we will match you with location that suits your preferences whether it be busier or more quiet destination.

Competitive pay according to local collective labor agreement: typically 2070-2600eur/month and extras +1,33eur/hr after 6pm and double pay on Sundays and public holidays.

You’ll be safe with us; our partners are chosen carefully. We will assist you throughout the journey all the way from travelling over to the destination to occupational health services, among other things – Finland is known for strict labor protection laws to which we are 100% committed to.

Accommodation will be provided for you (costs 75-400eur/month depending on the type of housing; room or shared room).

We offer you free of charge training period (not mandatory) in cooperation with local vocational school REDU where you can hone your skills at essential job duties, get accustomed to local culture, and complete nationally recognized qualifications such as food hygiene certification and alcohol serving permit

Staff discounts in restaurants, activities, and shops

International and multicultural working environment

Referral bonus of up to 250 euros when you and the friend you recommend both work at Bolt Works