Waitress & Waiter in Lapland, Finland, Winter 25-26
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 have open waiter positions all around Lapland, for example in Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Rovaniemi and many other locations. 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. You might work as a breakfast waitress, lunch buffet waitress or a la carte waitress in the dinner service.
Typical working hours are 90-112,5 hrs per 3-week period which means both part time and full time positions are available, according to your preferences. Contracts will vary but typical job starts in 10/2025 and ends 4/2026, with some places offering the chance for extension. If you don’t want to work whole season, shorter contracts are also available.
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.
- Depending on the role you are interested in, previous experience is beneficial and in many cases expected. Some roles do not require previous experience.
- Flexibility during the busy winter season
- Respect for your colleagues and customers, in addition to common company rules
- Initiative to the best of your capabilities – if you don’t know something, it is not a shame to ask – we are happy to help!
- Good spoken English skills & hearing comprehension
- Occupational health care service – access to doctor when needed
- Possibility to experience magical Finnish Lapland in work context – is this your once in a lifetime experience?
- Full support during your employment – for example help in understanding Finnish bureaucracy and assistance on all work-related matters
- Salary based on collective labor agreements
- Possibility for a free-of-charge, one-week intense course on Finnish tourism including nationally recognized hygiene certification (“hygiene passport”).
- Check out this video about the REDU course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41pIWx7LuqM
